Darwish, Mahmoud
State of Seige
- ISBN 13:
- 9780815609230
- author:
- Darwish, Mahmoud
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Syracuse University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.7 x 1.5 cm
- Genre:
- Middle Eastern
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
State of Siege is a powerful collection of poetry written by Mahmoud Darwish during a time of great turmoil. The poet was under siege in Ramallah during the Israeli invasion of 2002, and this book is his eloquent response to the political extremity of the moment.
Translated by Munir Akash, this bilingual edition presents the first book-length translation of Darwish's work to an English audience. The collection includes an introduction that explores the rich mythology of these poems, offering a deeper understanding of Darwish's unique voice and perspective.
Published to great acclaim in the Arab world, State of Siege is a significant work that sheds light on the complexities of the Middle East conflict. This book is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the poetry of Mahmoud Darwish and the politics of the region.
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