Journeys, Volume 44 - (Essential Translations) by Nadine Ltaif (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>The poet takes us to Carthage; to Andalusia to contemplate its history of Moors, wars and religion; to India where women's lives, past and present, are expressed through vivid imagery. Hamra sees the exiled poet return to Beirut, the childhood home she fled in 1975. Yet, her poems are full of colour and lightness as she explores her old neighbourhood. "This you will not read" is a letter of love and absence in Montreal. Journeys are inspirational for Ltaif.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Nadine Ltaif's poems reflect deeply on the meaning of life, of regrets and the irrepressible determination to continue living. The poet takes us to Carthage; to Andalusia to contemplate its history of Moors, wars and religion; to India where women's lives, past and present, are expressed through vivid imagery. Hamra sees the exiled poet return to Beirut, the childhood home she fled in 1975. Yet, her poems are full of colour and lightness as she explores her old neighbourhood. <i>This you will not read</i> is a letter of love and absence in Montreal. Journeys are inspirational for Ltaif.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>?This uncomplicated poetry's images, whether observing Montreal or India, allow us to reflect deeply on the meaning of life, of regrets and an overwhelming desire to continue to live.? Poésie - Le monde qui se perpétue - Le Devoir -- Hugues Corriveau ?Your poetry speaks to us directly. It goes straight to our hearts. Always Beirut. Always religions that kill ? Always words that rebuild humanity -- Jean Royer<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Nadine Ltaif's</b> books include <i>Les Métamorphoses d'Ishtar</i>, <i>Le livre des dunes, Le rire de l'eau</i> and <i>Ce que vous ne lirez</i>. Her book <i>Entre les fleuves</i> was translated by Christine Tipper and published under the title <i>Changing Shores</i>. <b>Christine Tipper</b> works as a freelance interpreter, translator, and freelance teacher of translating and interpreting on Masters programmes at the University of Bath.
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