If Only the Sea Could Sleep (Green Integer Books 77)
If Only the Sea Could Sleep by Adonis is a significant collection published by Green Integer on January 2, 2021. This edition, comprising 139 pages, presents a selection from Al-A’mal al Shi’riyya (The Complete Works, 3 volumes) and showcases the innovative and modern contributions of one of the most influential contemporary Arab poets. Adonis views poetry as a vision that transcends established concepts, offering a transformative perspective on the art of poetic creation.
Readers will find that this collection delves into the essence of Adonis’s work, emphasizing his unique approach to poetry and its role in reshaping perceptions. The themes explored in this edition reflect the poet’s commitment to innovation and modernity, making it a valuable addition for those interested in contemporary poetry. This English edition provides an accessible entry point into the oeuvre of a poet whose influence extends beyond traditional boundaries.
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Adonis has had more influence in terms of innovation and modernity than any other contemporary Arab poet. Twice he has been a finalist for the Nobel Prize.For Adonis, poetry is a vision (ru’ya) a “leap outside of established concepts, a change in the order of things and in the way we look at them.” His work often centers on the process of poetic creation. Selected from Al-A’mal al Shi’riyya (The Complete Works, 3 volumes), the current book explores the great Syrian poet’s oeuvre more than in any other previous collection in English.
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