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The Lost Arabs

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The Lost Arabs by Omar Sakr is a poignant collection of poetry exploring themes of identity, belonging, and heritage. Through vivid language and emotional depth, it captures the complexities of being a cultural outlier while wrestling with issues of sexuality, family, and diaspora. Sakr weaves personal and political narratives, offering a rich tapestry of experiences that resonate with both heart and mind.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to poignant explorations of identity, culture, and intersectionality. It offers a powerful and raw insight into the complexities of navigating a diasporic Arab existence, weaving personal and political themes through evocative poetry. This work resonates with those interested in the nuances of cultural heritage and self-discovery.

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The Lost Arabs

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Rising talent Omar Sakr's vibrant new poetry collection pulses with raw power as it interrogates the topical issues of family, identity and nation.

Visceral and energetic, Omar Sakr's poetry confronts notions of identity and belonging head-on. Braiding together sexuality and divinity, conflict and redemption, The Lost Arabs is a seething, urgent collection from a distinct new voice.

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The Lost Arabs by Omar Sakr is a raw and powerful exploration of identity, belonging, and heritage, praised for its vivid imagery and emotional depth. Reviewers commend Sakr's ability to navigate complex themes with honesty and a fearless voice, providing a poignant insight into the Arab-Australian experience. The collection's linguistic beauty and impactful storytelling resonate with readers, offering an enriching poetic journey.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702260360

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 118g

Pages: 112

About the Author

Omar Sakr is a bisexual Arab-Australian poet. His debut collection, These Wild Houses (2017), was shortlisted for the Judith Wright Calanthe Award and the Kenneth Slessor Prize. His poetry has been published in English, Arabic, and Spanish, in numerous journals and anthologies. He placed runner-up in the Judith Wright Poetry Prize, and has also been shortlisted for the ACU Poetry Prize, the Story Wine Prize, and the Fair Australia Poetry Prize. Omar has performed his work nationally and internationally. He lives in Sydney. https-//omarsakr.com/

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