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Book Synopsis: Winner of the 2012 National Translation Award
“What Sinan [Antoon] has done with In the Presence of Absence is a kind of miraculous work of dedication and love. Reading this volume is sheer enjoyment and sublimity.” —Saadi Yousef
“There are two maps of Palestine that politicians will never manage to forfeit: the one kept in the memories of Palestinian refugees, and that which is drawn by Darwish’s poetry.” —Anton Shammas
One of the most transcendent poets of his generation, Darwish composed this remarkable elegy at the apex of his creativity, but with the full knowledge that his death was imminent. Thinking it might be his final work, he summoned all his poetic genius to create a luminous work that defies categorization.
In stunning language, Darwish’s self-elegy inhabits a rare space where opposites bleed and blend into each other. Prose and poetry, life and death, home and exile are all sung by the poet and his other. On the threshold of im/mortality, the poet looks back at his own existence, intertwined with that of his people.
Through these lyrical meditations on love, longing, Palestine, history, friendship, family, and the ongoing conversation between life and death, the poet bids himself and his readers a poignant farewell.
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Discover the mesmerizing world of In the Presence of Absence, a poetic masterpiece that has captured the hearts of readers worldwide. Winner of the prestigious 2012 National Translation Award, this work by Sinan Antoon is hailed as a miraculous dedication to love and creativity. Immerse yourself in the sheer enjoyment and sublimity of this luminous piece of literature that transcends boundaries and defies categorization.
Embark on a lyrical journey with Darwish's self-elegy, where prose and poetry, life and death, home and exile intertwine in a symphony of emotions. Through poignant meditations on love, longing, and the historical significance of Palestine, the poet invites you to contemplate the essence of existence and the timeless conversation between life and death. Delve into a rare space where opposites bleed and blend into each other, leaving you profoundly moved and inspired.
Experience the magic of Darwish's poetic genius as he bids himself and his readers a poignant farewell, weaving a narrative that resonates with the essence of humanity. Let his words echo in your soul and awaken a sense of longing for a deeper connection to the world around you. In the Presence of Absence is not just a book; it is a profound experience that will linger in your thoughts long after you turn the final page.
Ready to embark on a transformative literary journey? Explore In the Presence of Absence today and immerse yourself in the lyrical world of Mahmoud Darwish. Let his words touch your soul and awaken a new understanding of love, loss, and the enduring power of poetry.
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