In the Presence of Absence by Mahmoud Darwish

In the Presence of Absence

Mahmoud Darwish with Sinan Antoon (Translator)

nonfiction literary poetry challenging reflective slow-paced

171 pages | first published 2006

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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 ge...
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Summary of 65 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
emotional 66%
inspiring 66%
sad 44%
hopeful 33%
challenging 11%
tense 11%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Average rating

4.58

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