Walid Soliman (writer)


Walid Soliman is a writer, essayist and translator, born in Tunis, Tunisia.

Biography

Walid Soliman followed his secondary studies in the "Sadikia". After his university studies in English language and literature, he obtained a degree in translation from the Institut Supérieur des Langues.
Walid Soliman is considered as one of the most innovative and original figures in contemporary Tunisian literature. Thanks to his perfect mastery of several languages and his deep knowledge of the main sources of thought and literature, he has ensured for himself a prominent position in the Tunisian cultural milieu. His translations into Arabic of quality texts written by the most important figures of world literature are considered as authoritative.
Besides his translations into Arabic, Walid Soliman has translated several Tunisian poets into French and English. Currently, he is preparing an "Anthology of Tunisian Poetry".
Furthermore, Walid Soliman is ex-president of the ATPCC, and he has many contributions in several magazines and newspapers in Tunisia and other countries.
He is currently editor-in-chief of the cultural online magazine Dedalus.

Publications