Sawaie, Mohammed

The Tent Generations: Palestinian Poems

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ISBN 13:: 9781913043186
author:: Sawaie, Mohammed
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Banipal Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 160
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.2 centimetres (0
Genre:: Poetry, Anthologies, Arts & Photography,
Condition:: New
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The Tent Generations: Palestinian Poems by Mohammed Sawaie explores the experiences of Palestinians under Israeli rule and occupation, as well as their displacement from their homeland following the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. This collection brings together works by 16 poets from different generations and backgrounds, shedding light on the complex relationships between Palestinians and Israelis. The poems in this anthology offer a unique perspective on the Palestinian experience, illuminating responses to conflicts such as the 1967 and 1973 wars that led to the loss of homeland and life under occupation. By using poetry to describe their relationship with their people, homeland, and Israeli occupiers, these poets provide a powerful voice for those whose stories have gone untold. This collection is an important contribution to our understanding of the Palestinian experience, offering a nuanced exploration of the complexities and contradictions that continue to shape this region today.

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