Rustum Kozain
was born in Paarl (South Africa) in 1966 and grew up there. He studied in the Department of English at the University of Cape Town. As PhD candidate he focused his research on selected South African poetry in English from 1970 to 1990. His poetry has appeared in journals both locally and abroad and he has also published reviews, short fiction and journalism, and the occasional literary essay. His debut volume of poetry, This Carting Life, was published in 2005. A former lecturer in English literary studies, he now works as a freelance editor. He is currently working on an anthology of poetry for high schools.
Past events
Young poets - part 1
Poets from the young generation, presented by poet Tsead Bruinja, will read from their work: Alfred Schaffer, Rustum Kozain (South Africa), and Vrouwkje Tuinman. Conversation in English, Dutch poems are simultaneously projected in English.
Gulliver's New Travels
Nukila Amal (Indonesia), Rustum Kozain (South Africa), Atte Jongstra and Allard Schröder wrote Gulliver's New Travels and perform this contemporary version, directed by Carel Alphenaar, followed by an interview by Bas Heijne. English spoken.
