March 27, 2020
‘An insight into the literary genius’ mind Meet’ Solomon Dirar
By: Billion Temesghen
Solomon Dirar, a poet, playwright, author, researcher and historian, is one of the most prominent men of letters in Eritrea. He has signed his name in so many memorable Eritrean artistic works. Through his journey, that commenced in early 1980s, Solomon has written over one hundred poems, many of which became lyrics for songs, has written some eighteen plays and four screenplays, has published a series of historical articles in the Eritrean newspaper, Haddas Eritrea, and magazines and has authored four books. He is currently working on a series of chronicles regarding the history of Eritrean workers’ movement while his most recent TV series is about to be aired on ERITV. Solomon’s craftiness touches hearts and, therefore, Q&A has attempted to give its readers an insight into the literary genius’ mind.
