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Mahmoud
Darwish 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. He has assimilated some of the
world's oldest literary traditions while simultaneously struggling to
open new possibilities for poetry. This collection spans Darwish's
entire career, nearly four decades, revealing an impressive range of
expression and form. A splendid team of translators has collaborated
with the poet on these new translations, which capture Darwish's
distinctive voice and spirit. Fady Joudah's foreword, new to this
edition, addresses Darwish's enduring legacy following his death in
2008.