In the Presence of Absence by Mahmoud Darwish

In the Presence of Absence

Mahmoud Darwish with Sinan Antoon (Translator)

200 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

nonfiction literary poetry challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

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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Community Reviews Summary of 68 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 70%
inspiring 70%
sad 50%
hopeful 40%
challenging 20%
adventurous 10%
tense 10%

Pace

slow 55%
medium 22%
fast 22%

Average rating

4.59

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