{"product_id":"the-universe-all-at-once-selected-poems-paperback","title":"The Universe, All at Once: Selected Poems - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSalim Barakat\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHuda J. Fakhreddine\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA collection showcasing the latest poems of the Kurdish-Syrian maestro of Arabic style.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Salim 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Universe, All at Once\u003c\/i\u003e, he curates, in collaboration with translator Huda J. Fakhreddine, a selection from his later works, considering them the pinnacle of his poetic career. Drawn 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This 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. Together, \u003ci\u003eThe Universe, All at Once\u003c\/i\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSalim Barakat\u003c\/b\u003e is a Kurdish-Syrian writer who is considered one of the most innovative poets and novelists writing in the Arabic language. He has published dozens of novels and collections of poetry.\u003cb\u003e Huda J. Fakhreddine\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor of Arabic literature at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a translator of Arabic poetry and the author of several scholarly books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 156\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.2 x 6.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 13, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763389497632,"sku":"9781803094038","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/afa8fbb2555c30055b5c263aa2aa3ae6.webp?v=1780234118","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-universe-all-at-once-selected-poems-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}