Etel Adnan
In the Heart of the Heart of Another Country
- ISBN 13:
- 9780872864467
- author:
- Etel Adnan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- City Lights Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 127mm X 203mm
- Genre:
- Poetry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Etel Adnan's lyrical vignettes weave a personal and political tapestry, set against the turbulent backdrop of Arab/Western relations. The author draws on her own experiences, observing the small, often overlooked moments that shape our lives. In this work, Adnan reflects on the nature of experience and the power of everyday life to both disturb and inspire. A Lebanese American poet, painter, and essayist, Adnan's writing has long been a powerful voice for compassion and empowerment. Her work has been a significant presence in feminist and antiwar movements, and her novel Sitt Marie Rose is widely regarded as a landmark of Middle Eastern literature. Through her writing, Adnan invites us to consider the intricate web of experiences that make up our lives, and the ways in which these moments can both unite and divide us.
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