A Brief Look on the Life and Literary Activities of Mohmmad Wali Kamine

Abstract

Mohammad Wali Kamina is considered as one of the most prominent poets of his century. He was born in 1770 A.D and passed away in 1840 A.D. The majority of Kamina's poems are satirical, critiquing social inequality, tyranny, and the deceit and cunning of kings and money-lover rulers, and defending against the interests of the oppressed. These are reflected in poems like "Bicharaha" "Qazim" "Gharib" and others. Kamina's works stand out from other poets of this century in terms of wit, optimism, and vivacity. In addition to satirical and aggressive poems, he also has very pure, delightful, and lyrically excellent lyrical poems. Kamina's poems are considered one of the best lyrical poems in Turkmen literature. As we mentioned, Kamina's satirical poems mostly target the upper classes of society, so his works did not reach us as they should. However, many of Kamina's lyrical and satirical poems have been passed down orally by "Bakhshiha" and people. Thus, Kamina, as a people's poet, has always found a place in the hearts and minds of people, and his name will always shine brightly in the history of Turkmen literature.