“100 Authors, 100 Books”: A New Window Opens onto the Contemporary Literary Scene
A cultural project brings together one hundred authors, transforming the book into a space for dialogue and encounters among diverse creative voices Under the editorial guidance and coordination of Italian curators Gioia Lomasti and Emanuele Marcuccio, and with the participation of one hundred authors, the first volume of the project “100 Authors, 100 Books” has been published as a cultural initiative that goes beyond the simple idea of collecting and documenting works, creat
Sep 108 min read
“Another Day Is Coming” by Irma Kurti published by Prolific Pulse
July 2026 - “Another Day Is Coming” by Irma Kurti explores the many nuances of love, experienced as an emotional journey that moves from joy and sweetness to moments of absence and loneliness. Often, nature itself becomes a mirror of human emotions and fragility. Love and affection are shown through the delicate lens of everyday life details: a faded photograph that recalls memories, the absence of the loved one that materializes in the silence of a park, where the leaves on
Aug 33 min read
Dr. Adila Nazarova: The Geography of the Soul: Humanity and Resistance in the Fiction of Alabbas and Ashraf Dali
The ancient Silk Road entered the memory of history not merely as a route traversed by caravans carrying material wealth, but as a spiritual bridge that connected the cultures, literatures, and arts of diverse peoples. Along this bridge, the Eastern nations developed a shared aesthetic imagination and philosophical vision of the world, rooted in common moral and spiritual values. Thus, even as geographical borders shifted, the deeper language of cultures remained remarkably c
Jul 98 min read
Poetry as Ritual: The Sacred and the Wounded Voice of Isilda Nunes
Illustration: AI In contemporary Portuguese literature, few voices intertwine mythology, spirituality, and intimate confession as organically as Isilda Nunes. A poet and visual artist, Nunes creates works that transcend artistic boundaries, transforming poetry into a ritual of remembrance, resistance, and inner transformation. Her latest collection, Litania aos Deuses que me abandonaram (Litany to the Gods Who Abandoned Me), continues this poetic journey, inviting readers int
Jul 23 min read
From Poem to Screen: How Ashraf Aboul-Yazid's “A Train Crosses the Desert” Found a New Life in Cinema
Illustration: AI Poetry rarely travels alone. Its metaphors, rhythms, and silences often transcend the written page, finding unexpected forms in other arts. Such is the case with A Train Crosses the Desert, the evocative poem by Egyptian writer Ashraf Aboul-Yazid, which inspired Pakistani filmmaker Rahul Aijaz to create a short film bearing the same title. Yet the relationship between poem and film is far more complex than a conventional adaptation. Rather than translating ve
Jul 24 min read
Palestinian Poet Hanan Awwad Named Silk Road Literature Personality of the Year 2026
Cairo – Darna Museum The Silk Road Literature series, founded in 2016 by Egyptian poet, novelist, and journalist Dr. Ashraf Aboul-Yazid, celebrated the tenth anniversary of its launch as a cross-cultural literary project dedicated to building bridges among world cultures and literatures through translation, publishing, and creative dialogue. Hosted by Darna Museum on the evening of June 18, the celebration featured a poetry gathering and artistic performances, during which Pa
Jun 207 min read
Ten Years of Silk Road Literature Series: A Celebration of a Transcontinental Literary Project and the Announcement of the Personality of the Year 2026
Cairo – Darna Museum This month, the cultural community celebrates the tenth anniversary of the launch of the “Silk Road Literature” series, founded in 2016 by the Egyptian poet, novelist, and journalist Dr. Ashraf Aboul-Yazid, as a cross-border cultural initiative dedicated to building bridges between world cultures and literatures through translation, publishing, and creative dialogue. On this occasion, Darna Museum will host a special celebration at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday,
Jun 84 min read
