Unfortunately, it Was Paradise - Selected Poems (Paperback)

"These translations of Mahmoud Darwish's marvelous poems reveal the lifelong development of a major world poet. The book is a gift to other poets and lovers of poetry. It's also an important contribution to current and future discourse on culture and politics."--Adrienne Rich, author of "Fox: Poems, 1996-2000

"At this critical moment in world relations, cultural, creative projects feel more necessary than ever. Celebrate this most comprehensive gathering of Mahmoud Darwish's poetry ever translated into English. Darwish is the premier poetic voice of the Palestinian people, and the collaboration between translators Akash and Forche is a fine mingling of extraordinary talents. The style here is quintessential Darwish--lyrical, imagistic, plaintive, haunting, always passionate, and elegant--and never anything less than free--what he would dream for all his people."--Naomi Shihab Nye, author of "Fuel

General

Imprint:	University of California Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2003
First published:	2003
Authors:	Mahmoud Darwish
Translators:	Munir Akash • Carolyn Forche • Sinan Antoon • Amira El Zein
Dimensions:	204 x 155 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	191
ISBN-13:	978-0-520-23754-4
Subtitles:	Arabic
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > Poetry texts & anthologies > General
LSN:	0-520-23754-4
Barcode:	9780520237544

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