Abdul Rauf Benawa (1913–1985; Pashto: عبدالرووف بېنوا) was an Afghan writer, poet, journalist, historian and social activist. One of his major works is a series of educational poems called "Sad Reflection" (1957).

Works Benawa wrote many works of literature. Some are: WorldCat author page

1941: There is no time (nelarem Wacht ") 1942: Virgin unfortunate (Nâmurâda ndželej ") 1947: Literary Theory (Adabi funun ") 1948: Thoughts sorrowful (Prêsâna afkâr ") 1961: Contemporary Writers (likwâl Hosanna ") 1966: Mystery of the heart ("The zrre chwâla)

Death He died in exile in the United States.

Sources

Danțiș, Gabriela - Scriitori străini, Editura Științifică și Enciclopedică București, 1981 Сайт, Detailed Biography in Russian

External links A site dedicated to the memory of Benawa (in Pashto)