The Lost Arabs
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The Lost Arabs
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The Lost Arabs
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.
Book Details
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
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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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