Title
Memory For Forgetfulness: August, Beirut, 1982 (Literature Of The Middle East)
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One Of The Arab World'S Greatest Living Poets Uses The 1982 Israeli Invasion Of Lebanon And The Shelling Of Beirut As The Setting For This Sequence Of Prose Poems. Mahmoud Darwish Vividly Recreates The Sights And Sounds Of A City Under Terrible Siege. As Fighter Jets Scream Overhead, He Explores The Warravaged Streets Of Beirut On August 6Th (Hiroshima Day).Memory For Forgetfulness Is An Extended Reflection On The Invasion And Its Political And Historical Dimensions. It Is Also A Journey Into Personal And Collective Memory. What Is The Meaning Of Exile? What Is The Role Of The Writer In Time Of War? What Is The Relationship Of Writing (Memory) To History (Forgetfulness)? In Raising These Questions, Darwish Implicitly Connects Writing, Homeland, Meaning, And Resistance In An Ironic, Condensed Work That Combines Wit With Rage.Ibrahim Muhawi'S Translation Beautifully Renders Darwish'S Testament To The Heroism Of A People Under Siege, And To Palestinian Creativity And Continuity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Memory for Forgetfulness'? A: 'Memory for Forgetfulness' explores the themes of war, exile, and the role of the writer during conflict, using the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon as a backdrop.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Memory for Forgetfulness'? A: The author of 'Memory for Forgetfulness' is Mahmoud Darwish, one of the most significant contemporary Arab poets.
- Q: What type of literary work is 'Memory for Forgetfulness'? A: 'Memory for Forgetfulness' is a sequence of prose poems that reflect on personal and collective memory amidst the chaos of war.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Memory for Forgetfulness'? A: 'Memory for Forgetfulness' contains 182 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Memory for Forgetfulness' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Memory for Forgetfulness' published? A: 'Memory for Forgetfulness' was published on March 20, 1995.
- Q: Is there a translation available for 'Memory for Forgetfulness'? A: Yes, 'Memory for Forgetfulness' has been translated by Ibrahim Muhawi, who captures the essence of Darwish's work.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Memory for Forgetfulness' is listed in good condition, indicating it may have some wear but is still a usable copy.
- Q: What genre does 'Memory for Forgetfulness' fall under? A: 'Memory for Forgetfulness' falls under the genre of Criticism & Theory, specifically focusing on literary themes related to the Middle East.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Memory for Forgetfulness'? A: 'Memory for Forgetfulness' is a first edition.