| Unfortunately, It Was Paradise: Selected Poems Contributor(s): Darwish, Mahmoud (Author), Antoon, Sinan (Editor), El-Zein, Amira (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0520273036 ISBN-13: 9780520273030 Publisher: University of California Press OUR PRICE: $29.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | Middle Eastern |
| Dewey: 892.716 |
| LCCN: 2002068454 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.9" W x 7.9" (0.60 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East - Cultural Region - Arab World |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Tilda Swinton's Top Ten Favorite Books for T: The New York Times Style Magazine Mahmoud Darwish is a literary rarity: at once critically acclaimed as one of the most important poets in the Arabic language, and beloved as the voice of his people. A legend in Palestine, his lyrics are sung by fieldworkers and schoolchildren. He has assimilated some of the world's oldest literary traditions while simultaneously struggling to open new possibilities for poetry. This collection spans Darwish's entire career, nearly four decades, revealing an impressive range of expression and form. A splendid team of translators has collaborated with the poet on these new translations, which capture Darwish's distinctive voice and spirit. Fady Joudah's foreword, new to this edition, addresses Darwish's enduring legacy following his death in 2008. |