We Wrote in Symbols

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Love and Lust by Arab Women Writers

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We Wrote in Symbols is a captivating anthology that explores the depth and breadth of romantic and erotic expression in Arab literature, both classical and contemporary. Through a rich collection of poems and prose, it delves into themes of love and desire, offering readers a diverse tapestry of voices and perspectives. This beautifully curated volume celebrates the power of language in depicting human intimacy and emotion.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by the power of words in expressing the complexities of romance and desire. This collection brings together a diverse range of narratives and voices, celebrating love and passion through lyrical and evocative storytelling. It's perfect for readers who appreciate powerful and emotive literature that explores the depth of human connections.

A ground-breaking collection celebrating women who, over centuries, have dared to articulate their own desires with artistry and skill.

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It is a little-known secret that Arabic literature has a long tradition of erotic writing. Behind that secret lies another—that many of the writers are women.

We Wrote in Symbols celebrates the works of 75 of these female writers of Arab heritage who articulate love and lust with artistry and skill. Here, a wedding night takes an unexpected turn beneath a canopy of stars; a woman on the run meets her match in a flirtatious encounter at Dubai Airport; and a carnal awakening occurs in a Palestinian refugee camp.

From a masked rendezvous in a circus, to meetings in underground bars and unmade beds, there is no such thing as a typical sexual encounter, as this electrifying anthology shows. Powerfully conveying the complexities and intrigues of desire, We Wrote in Symbols invites you to share these characters' wildest fantasies and most intimate moments.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780863563973

Publisher: Saqi Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Saqi Books

Contributors:

Edited by Selma Dabbagh

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 322g

Pages: 320

Collections

Biography & Memoir Fiction General Fiction Poetry Romance

About the Author

Selma Dabbagh is a British Palestinian writer of fiction. Her debut novel Out of It (Bloomsbury) was named a Guardian Book of the Year by Ahdaf Soueif and Marina Warner. Her radio play The Brick was nominated for the Imison Award and produced by BBC Radio 4. She has also published numerous short stories with Granta, Wasafiri, Saqi, Telegram and International PEN, and is a PEN and Pushcart Nominee. Her work has been translated into Arabic, Mandarin, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French.