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A Map of Absence - by Atef Alshaer (Paperback)

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  • A Map of Absence presents the finest poetry and prose by Palestinian writers over the last seventy years.
  • Author(s): Atef Alshaer
  • 272 Pages
  • Literary Collections, Middle Eastern

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The Nakba, or "catastrophe," of 1948 saw hundreds of thousands of Palestinians dispossessed from their land to create the state of Israel, leading to a refugee crisis that is still ongoing today. This unique collection brings together the finest poetry and prose on the Nakba by Palestinian writers over the last 70 years, for the first time.



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A Map of Absence presents the finest poetry and prose by Palestinian writers over the last seventy years. Featuring writers in the diaspora and those living under occupation, these striking entries pay testament to one of the most pivotal events in modern history - the 1948 Nakba.

This unique, landmark anthology includes translated excerpts of works by major authors such as Mahmoud Darwish, Ghassan Kanafani and Fadwa Tuqan alongside those of emerging writers, published here in English for the first time. Depicting the varied aspects of Palestinian life both before and after 1948, their writings highlight the ongoing resonances of the Nakba.

An intimate companion for all lovers of world literature, A Map of Absence reveals the depth and breadth of Palestinian writing.



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'Throughout this book, it is the human experience that stands out, elsewhere discarded to make space for the politics that have disrupted and ruptured Palestinian lives.' Middle East Monitor

'A Map of Absence is a tribute to the power and elegance of the Arabic language and to the sensitivity of the editor. Some of the contributors write in English but most are beautifully translated from the original Arabic. Above all, the book is a reminder of the suffering and bravery of many of today's refugees in their fight to find a new identity and deal with the fact that they can never forget their home, their land and the identity they have lost.' 7D News

'A Map of Absence is a remarkable collection of some of the finest examples of [Palestinian] literature ... It is the details hidden in each piece of writing - occasionally hopeful, often heartbreaking - that lend this collection its personality.'

'An essential collection of vital voices ... Palestinian literature and thought are defiantly alive and pushing boundaries in fiction, poetry, memoir and reportage.'

'In this crucial anthology, Palestine's greatest classic and contemporary writers use the poetry and rigour of their words to delineate both the trauma of the past and the continuities of exile, oppression and resistance.'

'This anthology brilliantly brings together seminal writings on the Nakba. It will be of interest to students of literature as well as those wishing to learn about Palestine for a long time to come.'

'This collection sings of more than just suffering - remembrance and beauty, too.'

Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 272
Genre: Literary Collections
Sub-Genre: Middle Eastern
Publisher: Saqi Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Atef Alshaer
Language: English
Street Date: September 24, 2019
TCIN: 94194420
UPC: 9780863569906
Item Number (DPCI): 247-22-6751
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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