Poems that Do Not Sleep

Name: Poems that Do Not Sleep
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781760990244
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By Hassan al Nawwab

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Poems that Do Not Sleep by Hassan al Nawwab is a collection characterised by its deep reflections on themes such as love, loss, and the human condition. The poems are imbued with emotional depth and explore the intersections of personal experience and cultural identity, offering readers a rich tapestry of lyrical expression. Each piece invites contemplation, encouraging a profound connection with the universal aspects of life.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate poignant poetry that delves deeply into themes of resilience and human endurance. Its evocative verses capture the imagination and resonate with readers interested in diverse cultural experiences and reflections.

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I write scenes from life that the eye cannot see, as if I was trying to paint air or spirit.

Written from the perspective of an Iraqi soldier, Poems that Do Not Sleep is a bilingual collection of poems on war and exile, and of making a new life in a strange country.

Hassan Al Nawwab is a former Iraqi soldier who came to Australia after the war with his family 20 years ago. With devastating simplicity, these imagistic poems speak of war and terror, of homesickness in exile, the blessings of peace, and the pain of belonging.

The collection is in two parts, "Tree Flying" and "Diaspora," and each poem is presented with its counterpart in Arabic on the opposite page, as translated from English by the poet himself.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760990244

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 207.0mm

Weight: 158g

Pages: 112

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Arts & Culture Hassan al Nawwab Non-Fiction Penguin Books Poetry

About the Author

Hassan Al Nawwab was born in Iraq in 1960 and came to Australia in 2003 with his wife and children. He is a poet and journalist who has published three volumes of poetry and two plays in Arabic and has received numerous awards for his poems. This is Hassan's first collection in English.