Akol Meyan Kuol
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--- The poet Akol Meyan Kuol was born in 1974 in the oil-rich region of Abyei, Southern Sudan. He was taken to Khartoum in the North in 1978 due to the political instability in the area which is still continuing up to the present time. He did his studies in the North and deserted the country in 1993.
Books
Sudan
"In this investigation, Jok Madut Jok delves deep into Sudan's culture and history, isolating the factors that have caused its fractured national identity. With first-hand testimonies, Jok provides a decisive critique of a country in turmoil, and addresses what must be done to break the tragic cycle of racism, poverty, and brutality that grips Sudan and its people."--Jacket.
The sun will be rising
‘The Sun Will be Rising’ is the first collection of poems from the Sudanese poet Akol Meyan Kuol. Touching in their honesty and simplicity, this selection of poems comes straight from the heart. They were written between 1992 and 2000 and cover a range of topics including love, friendship and hope. This anthology is refreshing in its perspective. It speaks of Sudanese culture and spirit with the voice of a Sudanese man driven from his homeland by war and corruption. The hope and optimism contained within these pages cannot help but capture every reader.
The last train
This is the second collection of poetry from Akol Meyan Kuol. This work was written between 2000-2002. Akol’s style has developed to suit the more direct and powerful nature of this new collection. The depth of feeling that he has for his homeland, Sudan, is clear from the passion with which he writes. These poems represent a cry from the heart for peace and freedom for the people of Sudan and the whole of Africa.