A new anthology project from renowned and beloved literary critic John Freeman, Freeman's: Arrival collects never-before-published writing from some of the best-known authors working today, each contributing a piece on the theme of "Arrival." Contributors include Haruki Murakami, Louise Erdrich, Dave Eggers, David Mitchell, Elena Ferrante, Kamile Shamsie, Sjon, Colum McCann, Daniel Galera, Aleksandar Hemon, Ghassan Zaqtan, Etgar Keret, Anne Carson, Tahmima Anam, Helen Simpson, Ishion Hutchinson. Garnette Cadogan, Barry Lopez, Ben Huff, Fatin Abbas, Michael Salu, Honor Moore, Lydia Davis and Laura van den Berg, and a photo essay introduced by Barry Lopez. Freemans: Arrival is an essential addition to the library of anyone interested in the best of contemporary fiction.
Ghassan Zaqtan Books
Ghassan Zaqtan is a Palestinian poet whose work delves into the intricate landscapes of identity, memory, and displacement. His poetry is characterized by a profound lyrical quality and a rich tapestry of metaphors, exploring the complexities of the Palestinian experience with universal resonance. Zaqtan's distinctive style masterfully weaves personal narratives with broader cultural and political contexts, offering readers a deeply felt and enduring literary vision.
Describing the Past
- 80 pages
- 3 hours of reading
"Originally published in Arabic in 1995"--Title page verso.