Literature
Ruth Padel avoids the clumsiness that often characterizes attempts to compare Israel and Nazi Germany. Read more about Linking Gaza and Auschwitz, British poet builds "defense against the dark"
What is the role of beauty in a place of urgency and occupation, asks new collection of short stories. Read more about Doubt and desire abound in "The Book of Gaza"
Darwish always insisted that his poetry should represent his life story. Read more about An accessible look at Darwish's life and work, at long last
Jerusalem native asserts the right to be angry. Read more about The edgily modern poetry of Najwan Darwish
A new book of poetry makes demands of the celebrated late Palestinian poet. Read more about Collaborating with Mahmoud Darwish without his consent
Israel denied her an exit permit, so a cardboard cut out stood in for Gaza writer Sarah Ali. Read more about Trapped in Gaza
John Judis’ book Genesis recalls that the White House was initially hostile to Israel’s establishment. Read more about How Harry Truman learned to love Israel
Anna Bernard expands on Edward Said’s assertion that Israeli and Palestinian literature “cannot be separated.” Read more about Can a focus on “Palestinian narrative” be dangerous to Palestinian rights?
Allowing refugees to return home has been an essential component to resolving many conflicts, a new collection of essays points out. Read more about A timely reminder that right to return can be implemented
Wasif Jawhariyyeh’s memoirs indicate that Jews, Muslims and Christians enjoyed good relations before Israel was established. Read more about A bitter-sweet glimpse into what Jerusalem might have been
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