The Screams of War
Selected Poems
Translated by
Jonas Elbousty
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Lyrical and powerful poems that serve as a powerful reminder of the human cost of war.
‘Those who believe in the currency of patience / Were burned out in the alleyway.’
The Screams of War is a visceral collection of poems that confront the realities of contemporary Syria. Akram Alkatreb’s verses capture the sense of the quotidian during war. His words, mere 'murmurs engraved on stones', long for and despair over an irrevocable past. At the heart of Alkatreb’s work lies a preoccupation with trauma and the profound burden of alienation that accompanies exile. Nascent memories are shrouded by the 'scars of sleep', and words find themselves nostalgic for destruction. The ubiquity of violence that Alkatreb channels into his poetry does not tolerate enclaves of innocence. The Screams of War is an unforgettable testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by those trapped in conflict.
ISBN:
9781803093505
Pages:
96
Size:
6.25” x 9.25”
Format:
Paperback
Publication Year:
April 2024
Rights:
UCP
Series:
The Arab List
Category:
Poetry
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