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The Uyghurs of Central Asia have a long and distinguished tradition of poetry - indeed, their first oral epic was circulating as early as the 2nd century BC. During the medieval period, Sufi poetry flourished, adopting Persian forms such as the ghazal, which eloquently spoke of beauty, love, loss, and separation. A great poet, Alisher Navoi (1441-1501), fully established classical Turkish or Chagatai as a perfect medium for poetic expression. Some contemporary poets continue to draw inspiration from traditional forms, while others experiment with a more free verse style. Uyghur poetry reflects the magnificent natural landscapes where they have lived for two thousand years - endless steppes, high mountains, and mysterious deserts, traversed by the historic Silk Road. It is also shaped by their turbulent past, caught between warring empires or marauding generals - and their deeply troubled present. The Uyghurs are a minority in China, where the government is systematically trying to eradicate their language and culture. Many intellectuals have been imprisoned, and many poets write from exile, including the curator and translator of this collection, Aziz Isa Elkun, who lives in London. The collection "Uyghur Poetry" is not only a celebration of an ancient and vibrant poetic tradition but also a vital testimony to a culture under threat.
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