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An intimate intellectual, political and personal portrait of Edward Said, one of the 20thcenturiesleading public intellectuals
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Edward Said (1935-2003) was a towering figure in post-colonial studies and the struggle for justice in his native Palestine, best known for his critique of orientalism in Western portrayals of the Middle East. As a public intellectual, activist, and scholar, Said forever changed how we read the world around us and left an indelible mark on subsequent generations.
Hamid Dabashi, himself a leading thinker and critical public voice, offers a unique collection of reminiscences, travelogues, and essays that document his own close and long-standing scholarly, personal, and political relationship with Said. In the process, they place the enduring significance of Edward Said's legacy in an unfolding context and locate his work within the moral imagination and environment of the time.
On Edward Said captures this rich and nuanced relationship, offering readers a deeper understanding of both Dabashi's and Said's profound contributions to cultural criticism and political discourse.
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On Edward Said by Hamid Dabashi is a profound homage to Edward Said, exploring his influence as an intellectual giant and relentless advocate for Palestinian liberation. The book navigates through anecdotes and critical analysis, reflecting on Said's universal message and his particular commitment to justice. Dabashi's personal and emotional engagement offers insight into Said's legacy, emphasizing his lasting impact on cultural and political thought. Accessible to both newcomers and those familiar with Said, the narrative intertwines admiration and scholarly critique, celebrating Said's enduring resonance in contemporary discourses.
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ISBN: 9781642592733
Publisher: Haymarket Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 November 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: Haymarket Books
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 139.0mm
Height: 215.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 250
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"Dabashi speaks for many of us, those who knew Said or were just blessed with the warmth of his intellect in the coldness of despair and relentless oppression, when he says that he is unable to mourn Said, as mourning essentially implies closure, while his intellectual relationship with Said and conversations with him are ongoing even in his eternal bodily absence. By sprinkling some "authentic" Jerusalem soil on the exiled resting place of Edward Said in Lebanon, Hamid Dabashi was at once re-connecting with the "prince of our cause, ... source of our sanity in despair, solace in our sorrow, hope in our own humanity" one last time and helping Said, in his eternal exile to "feel" a bit less out of place." -Omar Barghouti, Mondoweiss
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