{"product_id":"the-universe-all-at-once-by-salim-barakat-9781803094038","title":"The Universe, All at Once","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA collection showcasing the latest poems of the Kurdish-Syrian maestro of Arabic style.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSalim Barakat, the captivating Kurdish-Syrian poet and novelist known for his mastery of Arabic style, is hailed as an enigmatic and intricate figure in contemporary Arabic literature. In \u003cem\u003eThe Universe, All at Once\u003c\/em\u003e, he curates, in collaboration with translator Huda J. Fakhreddine, a selection from his later works, considering them the pinnacle of his poetic career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawn from pieces composed between 2021 and 2023, the poems in this collection vary from excerpts of an expansive book-length poem to concise, intense fragments. Fakhreddine expertly renders his writing in English, a courageous and praiseworthy attempt to challenge the barriers of the untranslatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume not only showcases the prolific author's poetic evolution but also features a comprehensive interview with Barakat. Conducted by Fakhreddine, the interview delves into Barakat's early influences, hobbies, talents, reader expectations, and reflections on displacement, childhood, and interpersonal connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, \u003cem\u003eThe Universe, All at Once\u003c\/em\u003e presents the best of Barakat's latest poetry to his readers and allows invaluable insight into the writing processes and motivations of a visionary modern poet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428336615660,"sku":"9781803094038","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781803094038.jpg?v=1774497030","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-universe-all-at-once-by-salim-barakat-9781803094038","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}