Pawlu Aquilina
Encyclopedia
Pawlu Aquilina was a Maltese
poet
and writer
from Siġġiewi
, Malta
. He studied at the Archbishop's Seminary and St Michael's Training College for Teachers.
In 1950 Aquilina started his teaching career in the Maltese Government Primary Schools till 1957 when he was appointed scriptwriter with the Department of Information - Education Broadcasting Section. In 1959 he was appointed Master of Maltese at The Lyceum. In 1978 he became assistant headmaster and in 1986 was appointed headmaster. He retired in 1990.
Aquilina wrote various poems and essays, radio features and many educational broadcasts for school children.
On request from the Jesuit provincial, the poet Fr Ġuże Delia S.J., he translated the historical-religious verse drama El Divino Impaciente from the English version 'A Saint in a Hurry' of the well known Spanish poet and writer José María Pemán
.
Other translation works: "St Vincent de Paule's Residence for the Elderly - The medico-social record", by Dr Paul Cassar, MD.BSc (Lond)., FRHist.S.(Lond)D.Litt.(Hon. Causa)(1994); "Il-ħobż Malti - Is-Sengħa tal-Furnar" by Monsieur Hubert Chiron (1994);
"A Guide to the Passion - 100 Questions About the Passion of The Christ" by the Directors of Catholic Exchange" (2004).
Co-Edited with Ġużè Diacono the revised edition of the English - Maltese
Dictionary (5 volumes) by Dun Karm Psaila
; (1991–1993).
In 1992 he published a selection of his poems in one volume Mill-Beraħ ta' l-Għelieqi. He won various literature contests.
Aquilina died in Malta
on 29 January 2009.
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
poet
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
and writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
from Siġġiewi
Siggiewi
Siġġiewi is a village and a local council in the southwestern part of Malta. It is situated on a plateau, a few kilometres away from Mdina, the ancient capital city of Malta, and 10 kilometres away from Valletta, the contemporary capital...
, Malta
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
. He studied at the Archbishop's Seminary and St Michael's Training College for Teachers.
In 1950 Aquilina started his teaching career in the Maltese Government Primary Schools till 1957 when he was appointed scriptwriter with the Department of Information - Education Broadcasting Section. In 1959 he was appointed Master of Maltese at The Lyceum. In 1978 he became assistant headmaster and in 1986 was appointed headmaster. He retired in 1990.
Aquilina wrote various poems and essays, radio features and many educational broadcasts for school children.
On request from the Jesuit provincial, the poet Fr Ġuże Delia S.J., he translated the historical-religious verse drama El Divino Impaciente from the English version 'A Saint in a Hurry' of the well known Spanish poet and writer José María Pemán
José María Pemán
José María Pemán y Pemartín, KOGF was a Spanish journalist, poet, novelist, essayist, and right-wing intellectual....
.
Other translation works: "St Vincent de Paule's Residence for the Elderly - The medico-social record", by Dr Paul Cassar, MD.BSc (Lond)., FRHist.S.(Lond)D.Litt.(Hon. Causa)(1994); "Il-ħobż Malti - Is-Sengħa tal-Furnar" by Monsieur Hubert Chiron (1994);
"A Guide to the Passion - 100 Questions About the Passion of The Christ" by the Directors of Catholic Exchange" (2004).
Co-Edited with Ġużè Diacono the revised edition of the English - Maltese
Maltese language
Maltese is the national language of Malta, and a co-official language of the country alongside English,while also serving as an official language of the European Union, the only Semitic language so distinguished. Maltese is descended from Siculo-Arabic...
Dictionary (5 volumes) by Dun Karm Psaila
Dun Karm Psaila
Dun Karm ,89, was a Maltese writer and poet, sometimes called 'the bard of Malta' He was educated at the Seminary between the years 1885 and 1894 and then proceeded to study philosophy in 1888 and theology in 1890 the University of Malta.He was ordained priest in 1894...
; (1991–1993).
In 1992 he published a selection of his poems in one volume Mill-Beraħ ta' l-Għelieqi. He won various literature contests.
Aquilina died in Malta
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
on 29 January 2009.
Major works
- Mill-Beraħ ta' l-Għelieqi. A collection of poems written by the poet between 1946 and 1991. Forward study by Professor Oliver FriggieriOliver FriggieriOliver Friggieri is a Maltese poet, novelist, literary critic, and minor philosopher. In philosophy he is mostly interested in epistemology and Existentialism.-Life:...
. Published in 1992 by Publishers Enterprises Group (PEG) Limited and sponsored by Tug Malta Limited. - L-Għanja Tiegħi lil Ħal Xluq. Published in 2002.
- Hawn Twieldet u Tibqa' Tħabbat Qalbi. A collection of writings about his home town SiġġiewiSiggiewiSiġġiewi is a village and a local council in the southwestern part of Malta. It is situated on a plateau, a few kilometres away from Mdina, the ancient capital city of Malta, and 10 kilometres away from Valletta, the contemporary capital...
. Forward study by Professor Mario Vassallo of the Department of Sociology, University of MaltaUniversity of MaltaThe University of Malta is the highest educational institution in Malta Europe and is one of the most respected universities in Europe. The University offers undergraduate Bachelor's Degrees, postgraduate Master's Degrees and postgraduate Doctorates .-History:The University of Malta was founded in...
. Published in 2004 by the Siġġiewi Local Council and sponsored by Philip Agius & Sons Ltd. - Erġa' Semmagħli l-Għanja - published in 2006. A second collection of poems. The book is sponsored and published by JM Vassallo Vibro Blocks Limited. Profits from this book will go to Dar Tal-Providenza, a non-profit charitable home for children with diverse impairments.
- L-Għanja Tiegħi lil Ħal Kbir - 2008
- Is-Siġġiewi u t-Toroq Tiegħu - 2009, Published by Siġġiewi Local Council