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Unfortunately, It Was Paradise: Selected Poems
Mahmoud Darwish
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Unfortunately, It Was Paradise: Selected Poems
Mahmoud Darwish
The author 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. This collection spans his entire career, nearly four decades, revealing a range of expression and form.
224 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | April 15, 2013 |
| ISBN13 | 9780520273030 |
| Publishers | University of California Press |
| Pages | 224 |
| Dimensions | 229 × 152 × 16 mm · 354 g |
| Language | English |
| Translator | Akash, Munir |
| Translator | Forche, Carolyn |
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