Since then, Amharic Books has witnessed a massive growth both fiction and non-fiction books published and read widely.īy looking at the Amharic Books published at that time, Ethiopian literature was at its peak during the 1970s and 80s. The first Amharic Book known as “ Leb Welled Tarik” and was written by Afework Gebreyesus, published in Rome in 1908. With the introduction of a modern printing press in 1863, the country started seeing non-religious texts published. The ancient writing tradition of Ethiopia, fascinating as it is, was only limited to religious writings. The art of writing is as old as the country itself, spanning thousands of years. With a rich history, culture, and language, Ethiopia offers one of the fascinating literary traditions of our entire world. 5. Letum Aynegalign by Sebhat Gebre-Egziabher.
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