Unfortunately, it Was Paradise Darwish Mahmoud
Unfortunately, it Was Paradise Darwish Mahmoud Tilda Swinton's Top Ten Favorite Books for T: The New York Times Style MagazineMahmoud Darwish is a literary rarity: at once critically acclaimed as one…
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Unfortunately, it Was Paradise Darwish Mahmoud
Tilda Swinton's Top Ten Favorite Books for T: The New York Times Style MagazineMahmoud 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. He has assimilated some of the world's oldest literary traditions while simultaneously struggling to open new possibilities for poetry. A legend in Palestine, his lyrics are sung by fieldworkers and schoolchildren.
A splendid team of translators has collaborated with the poet on these new translations, which capture Darwish's distinctive voice and spirit. This collection spans Darwish's entire career, nearly four decades, revealing an impressive range of expression and form. Fady Joudah's foreword, new to this edition, addresses Darwish's enduring legacy following his death in