Ines Abassi
Encyclopedia
Ines Abassi is a Tunisian poet
and journalist
. She has published two volumes of poetry
to date, both of which have received regional literary awards. She also spent a six-month residency in Seoul
and wrote Tales of the Korean Scheherezade out of that experience. Her work has been published in numerous outlets including the literary magazine Banipal
where her work was included in an issue devoted to Modern Tunisian Literature
.
Abassi currently works as a journalist in the UAE.
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
and journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
. She has published two volumes of poetry
Poetry
Poetry is a form of literary art in which language is used for its aesthetic and evocative qualities in addition to, or in lieu of, its apparent meaning...
to date, both of which have received regional literary awards. She also spent a six-month residency in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
and wrote Tales of the Korean Scheherezade out of that experience. Her work has been published in numerous outlets including the literary magazine Banipal
Banipal
Banipal is an independent literary magazine dedicated to the promotion of contemporary Arab literature through translations in English. It was founded in London in 1998 by Margaret Obank and Samuel Shimon. The magazine is published three times a year...
where her work was included in an issue devoted to Modern Tunisian Literature
Tunisian literature
Tunisian literature exists in two forms: in French and in Arabic. Arabic literature in Tunisia dates to the 7th century, with the arrival of Arab civilization in the region. Arabic literature is more important than French-language literature—which followed the introduction of the French...
.
Abassi currently works as a journalist in the UAE.
Works
- Secrets of the Wind (2004), collection of poetry, winner of the Tunisian Poetry Prize
- Archive of Blind (2007), collection of poetry, winner of the CREDIF prize, Tunis
- Tales of the Korean Scheherezade (2010)