Mahmoud Darwish
Memory for Forgetfulness: August, Beirut, 1982
- ISBN 13:
- 9780520273047
- author:
- Mahmoud Darwish
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of California Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 190
- Dimensions:
- 140mm X 210mm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Israeli/Palestinian Politics, Historical Biography, Israel/Palestine - History, Jewish History, Middle Eastern Conflicts, Middle Eastern History, Middle Eastern Politics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Mahmoud Darwish's prose poems recreate the sights and sounds of Beirut under siege in 1982. Set against the backdrop of the Israeli invasion and shelling, Memory for Forgetfulness is an exploration of war, memory, exile, and resistance. Darwish's work raises fundamental questions about writing, homeland, meaning, and history. His testament to a people under siege is beautifully rendered by translator Ibrahim Muhawi, who brings Darwish's words to life with precision and nuance. Sinan Antoon's foreword provides context for this edition, setting Darwish's work within the broader changes of the Middle East over the past thirty years. This collection offers a powerful and poignant reflection on the human experience during times of conflict and upheaval.
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