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Here is a passionate and eclectic collection of essays, poems, and scholarship that brings to life Jerusalem, that most enigmatic and compelling of cities, in its embattled, contemporary guise as well as in its ancient history. The book begins in the immediacy of todays Jerusalemwith its dispossessions and laws, its bloody conflicts and massive skyscrapersand moves backward in time to Classical Jerusalem, working to disentangle the knots of the three great monotheistic religions, and finally comes to rest in a section that is a testament to the physical facts of Jerusalem: its monuments and alleys, its smells, its music, its people. Throughout it all, the Jerusalem that emerges is, as Mureed Barghouthy puts it, the Jerusalem of the people, for it is the people who live or have lived there, who know the Jerusalem of houses and cobbled streets and spice markets of our neighbor the nun and her neighbor the muezzin, who was always in a hurry. Tellingly, the anthology begins and ends with the words of poets: Im not interested in / Who suffered the most, writes Naomi Shihab Nye in the introductory poem. Im interested in /People getting over it. This book is about a beloved Jerusalem whose intricacies and human inventions are ultimately larger than the current conflict.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'My Jerusalem: Essays, Reminiscences, and Poems'? A: The book explores the complex identity of Jerusalem through essays, poems, and scholarly works, reflecting both its modern struggles and rich historical tapestry.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Salma Khadra Jayyusi, a noted poet and scholar.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: This is a paperback anthology that combines essays, poems, and reminiscences about Jerusalem.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: When was 'My Jerusalem' published? A: The book was published on April 26, 2005.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, the book includes scholarly essays and is suitable for academic use, particularly for studies on Jerusalem and its cultural significance.
- Q: Does the book include contributions from multiple authors? A: Yes, it features a collection of works from various authors, providing diverse perspectives on Jerusalem.
- Q: What type of reader would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in Middle Eastern culture, poetry, and the historical context of Jerusalem would find this book particularly valuable.
- Q: Are there any notable poems included in this anthology? A: Yes, the anthology includes significant poems that reflect on the human experience in Jerusalem, with contributions from well-known poets.