Nothing More to Lose
Nothing More to Lose by Najwan Darwish is a translation of the first collection of poems by the Palestinian poet, published by New York Review of Books on April 29, 2014. This edition, comprising 128 pages, presents Darwish’s work in English, allowing readers to engage with his exploration of complex themes through incisive imagery and passionate lyricism.
In this collection, Darwish navigates the delicate balance between despair and resistance, intertwining dark humor with the harsh political realities faced by those in Jerusalem. The poems address themes of equality and justice, offering a radical perspective on the identities of Arab and Palestinian individuals. This edition provides an opportunity for readers to delve into the rich tapestry of Middle Eastern poetry, reflecting on the profound subjects and themes that shape Darwish’s work.
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Nothing More to Lose is the first collection of poems by Palestinian poet Najwan Darwish to appear in English. Hailed across the Arab world and beyond, Darwish’s poetry walks the razor’s edge between despair and resistance, between dark humor and harsh political realities. With incisive imagery and passionate lyricism, Darwish confronts themes of equality and justice while offering a radical, more inclusive, rewriting of what it means to be both Arab and Palestinian living in Jerusalem, his birthplace.
This English-only edition does not include the poems in their original language.
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