Description: A Map of Absence by Atef Alshaer Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This unique collection brings together the finest poetry and prose on the Nakba by Palestinian writers over the last seventy years. Publisher Description 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. Author Biography Atef Alshaer is a lecturer in Arabic Studies at the University of Westminster. He was educated at Birzeit University in Palestine and the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, where he obtained his PhD and taught for a number of years. His other publications include Poetry and Politics in the Modern Arab World and Love and Poetry in the Middle East (forthcoming). Details ISBN 0863569900 ISBN-13 9780863569906 Title A Map of Absence Author Atef Alshaer Format Paperback Year 2019 Pages 320 Publisher Saqi Books GE_Item_ID:168393094; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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Book Title: Map of Absence : an Anthology of Palestinian Writing on the Nakba
Number of Pages: 272 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Saqi Books
Topic: Middle Eastern, Middle East / General
Publication Year: 2019
Item Height: 0.9 in
Genre: Poetry, Literary Collections, History
Item Weight: 10.2 Oz
Author: Atef Alshaer
Item Length: 8.5 in
Item Width: 5.3 in
Format: Trade Paperback