Dozent, Dichter, Sänger, Künstler: Satis Shroff

AUTHOR BRAND Satis Shroff

Brief Bio: Satis Shroff is a German writer & poet of Nepalese descent, based in Freiburg (poems, fiction, non-fiction) and has studied Zoology and Botany in Nepal, Medicine and Social Sciences in Germany and Creative Writing in Freiburg and the United Kingdom. The German media describes him as a ‘Mittler zwischen Kulturen,’ that is, a mediator between western and eastern cultures. Since literature is one of the most important means of cross-cultural learning, he is dedicated to promoting and creating awareness for Creative Writing and transcultural togetherness in his writings, and in preserving an attitude of Miteinander (togetherness) in this world. He lectures in Basle (Switzerland) and in Freiburg (Germany). Blog addresses: https://www.eventyas.com/DE/Freiburg/140662769336590/MY-SCHWARZWALD-DIARY---Satis-Shroff www. https://satisshroff.medium.com/ www.satisshroffblog.wordpress.com www. https://www.boloji.com/writers/1338/satis http://www.spanglefish.com/satisshroff/index.asp?pageid=715394 Publications: https://www.kobo.com/de/de/ebook/through-nepalese-eyes https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/satisle Nepal, Nelles Verlag, Munich (Germany) Nepali Führer, Hörlemann Verlag /DSE, Bad Honnef, Germany Videos: https://vimeo.com/user19263927 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuqAk1m84i2JcJ_1DpM8Ubw?reload=9 https://soundcloud.com/satis-shroff-1 Awards: Heimatmedaillie Baden-Württemberg (Germany) 2018 Neruda Award (Crispiano, Italy) 2017 DAAD-Prize (Gemany) He was awarded the Social Engagement Prize of Green City Freiburg and was nominated by Stadt Freiburg for the German Social Engagement Prize 2011 in Berlin. Artistic Statement: What others have said about the author: 'Brilliant, I enjoyed your poems thoroughly. I can hear the underlying German and Nepali thoughts within your English language. The strictness of the German form mixed with the vividness of your Nepalese mother tongue. An interesting mix. Nepal is a jewel on the Earth’s surface, her majesty and charm should be protected, and yet exposed with dignity through words. You do your country justice and I find your bicultural understanding so unique and a marvel to read.' Reviewed by Writer Heide Poudel in WritersDen.com „Die Schilderungen von Satis Shroff in ‘Through Nepalese Eyes’ sind faszinierend und geben uns die Möglichkeit, unsere Welt mit neuen Augen zu sehen.“ (Alice Grünfelder von Unionsverlag / Limmat Verlag, Zürich). ‘Through Nepalese Eyes’ is a highly interesting, authentic story taking the reader through traditions and customs of 2 different countries. The stories are written through the Eyes of a Nepalese, hence the Title. We learn about the role of women, religious beliefs, political events, ethical and socio-economic situations in Nepal. (Travelogue Review by Renate Mousseux. M.A. ED) Satis Shroff writes with intelligence, wit and grace. (Bruce Dobler, Associate Professor in Creative Writing MFA, University of Iowa). ‘Satis Shroff writes political poetry, about the war in Nepal, the sad fate of the Nepalese people, the emergence of neo-fascism in Germany. His bicultural perspective makes his poems rich, full of awe and at the same time heartbreakingly sad. I writing ‘home,’ he not only returns to his country of origin time and again, he also carries the fate of his people to readers in the West, and his task of writing thus is also a very important one in political terms. His true gift is to invent Nepalese metaphors and make them accessible to the West through his poetry.’ (Sandra Sigel, Writer, Germany). 'The manner in which Satis Shroff writes takes the reader right along with him. Extremely vivid and just enough and the irony of the music. Beautiful prosaic thought and astounding writing. (Susan Marie, Gather.com)