By Mehdi El Merini / Arab America Contributing Writer “Men in the Sun” is a novella written by Palestinian author Ghassan Kanafani in 1962. It stands as one of the most significant works of Arabic literature, capturing the despair, struggle, and ultimate tragedy faced by Palestinian refugees. The book tells the story of three Palestinian … Continued
By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Ghassan Kanafani was the spokesperson for the Popular Front For The Liberation of Palestine. Kanafani was born in April 1936 in Acre, which is located in northern Palestine. In 1948 his family was displaced by Zionist forces and fled to Damascus, Syria. Kanafani was only twelve when … Continued
By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Ghassan Kanafani, one of the most well-known Palestinian writers, is famous for his many stories about Palestinian life after the Nakba. His books are globally famous, and many have been translated into multiple languages. Kanafani is one of the founders of the “resistance literature” genre, which speaks about socio-political … Continued
By: Menna Ayman Source: Stepfeed In a world of chaos and bad news, few choose to focus on the good. Take a moment to breathe out the negativity as you read some of the most inspiring quotes from influential Arab poets. 1. Mahmoud Darwish Source: Haokets.org “Without hope we are lost.” – Mahmoud Darwish 2. Amin Maalouf … Continued
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