Inverted Geography

A collection of poems by the Afghan poet Ali Tawhidi. The poems are written in Persian (Dari) and include short lyrical pieces in traditional forms that speak of longing, hidden grief and affection. It is a slim, affordable volume. For readers of contemporary Afghan poetry and for anyone who wants to send a small book of verse to family.

Author: Ali Tawhidi

Original title: جغرافیای واژگون

Bought from a Kabul bookshop and hand-delivered — the recipient inspects it at the door before accepting. The edition and cover may differ from the photo.