Speak, Bird, Speak Again

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Palestinian Arab Folktales

By Ibrahim Muhawi and Sharif Kanaana

Series: World Literature in Translation

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Speak, Bird, Speak Again is a collection of Palestinian folktales, vividly capturing the rich oral traditions of Palestinian culture. Through engaging narratives and insightful commentary, the authors explore themes of love, humour, and wisdom that are deeply rooted in everyday life. This anthology offers a unique glimpse into the cultural heritage and storytelling traditions of Palestine.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in Middle Eastern folklore and cultural traditions. It offers a fascinating exploration of Palestinian folktales, providing insight into the rich narrative heritage and storytelling practices of the region.

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By combining their expertise in English literature and anthropology, Ibrahim Muhawi and Sharif Kanaana bring to these folktales an integral method of study that unites a sensitivity to language with a deep appreciation for culture.

As native Palestinians, the authors are well suited to their task. Over the course of several years, they collected tales in the regions of the Galilee, Gaza, and the West Bank, determining which were the most widely known and appreciated and selecting the ones that best represented the Palestinian Arab folk narrative tradition.

Great care has been taken with the translations to maintain the original flavour, humour, and cultural nuances in tales that are at once earthy and whimsical and that also parallel stories found in the larger Arab folk tradition.

Featuring a new foreword by Ibtisam Barakat, Speak, Bird, Speak Again is an essential guide to Palestinian culture and a must for those who want to deepen their understanding of a troubled, enduring people.

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Speak, Bird, Speak Again offers a collection of Palestinian folktales that captivate readers with their enchanting narratives and cultural insights. Critics praise the book for its rich storytelling and historical significance, revealing the depth of Palestinian traditions. The authors' skill in translating and presenting these tales adds an academic yet accessible layer, which many reviewers appreciate for both its educational value and its ability to transport readers to another world.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520385849

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 November 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Contributors:

Foreword by Alan Dundes
Foreword by Ibtisam Barakat

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 464

Collections

Biography & Memoir Education & Reference History & Military Ibrahim Muhawi Middle Eastern History Non-Fiction Science & Nature Series: World Literature in Translation Sharif Kanaana

About the Author

Ibrahim Muhawi is Courtesy Professor of Comparative Literature at the University of Oregon. He has taught in North America, Middle East, North Africa, and Europe and is a recipient of the PEN Translation Prize.

Sharif Kanaana has taught at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh; An-Najah University in Nablus, Palestine; and Birzeit University in Birzeit, Palestine, where he was a professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Science until his retirement. He has published over forty books and over eighty research articles in English and Arabic on topics including social change, culture and identity, political humor, modern Palestinian history, and Palestinian folklore. Kanaana is currently involved in producing an encyclopedia of Palestinian folktales in five volumes.

Ibtisam Barakat is an internationally renowned Palestinian American poet, artist, and educator. She is the author of six books in both English and Arabic including Tasting the Sky: A Palestinian Childhood and Balcony on the Moon: Coming of Age in Palestine.