Abdellatif Laabi

Abdellatif Laâbi is a Moroccan poet whose work is deeply rooted in the urgency for poetic revival and cultural expression. He co-founded the significant literary journal Souffles, which served as a vital meeting point for diverse creative energies, reflecting a commitment to cross-cultural dialogue. Laâbi's writing often explores themes of identity and displacement, informed by personal experiences of political persecution and exile. His poetry and prose are characterized by a lyrical intensity and a powerful voice that resonates with profound insight.