War's Other Voices

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Focusing on the writings of Lebanese women known as the Beirut Decentrists, Miriam Cooke challenges the male-dominated narrative of war literature. These women, united by their exclusion from the literary world, document their evolving consciousness during Lebanon's tumultuous period. As traditional gender roles shifted, women embraced a new sense of responsibility and agency, rejecting emigration in favor of staying and rebuilding their society. Their insights suggest a path towards reconstruction, emphasizing the potential for collective healing and progress through shared responsibility.