{"product_id":"unfortunately-it-was-paradise-by-mahmoud-darwish-9780520273030","title":"Unfortunately, It Was Paradise","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTilda Swinton’s Top Ten Favourite Books for\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eT: The New York Times Style Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMahmoud Darwish is a literary rarity: at once critically acclaimed as one of the most important poets in the Arabic language, and beloved as the voice of his people. A legend in Palestine, his lyrics are sung by fieldworkers and schoolchildren. He has assimilated some of the world's oldest literary traditions while simultaneously struggling to open new possibilities for poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection spans Darwish's entire career, nearly four decades, revealing an impressive range of expression and form. A splendid team of translators has collaborated with the poet on these new translations, which capture Darwish's distinctive voice and spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFady Joudah’s foreword, new to this edition, addresses Darwish’s enduring legacy following his death in 2008.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428394156268,"sku":"9780520273030","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780520273030.jpg?v=1774496816","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/unfortunately-it-was-paradise-by-mahmoud-darwish-9780520273030","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}