La voix littéraire de Michelle Hartman se caractérise par un engagement profond envers des thèmes troublants, créant des œuvres à la fois exigeantes et inoubliables. Alors que ses premiers livres exploraient l'ironie et l'irrévérence, elle s'est ensuite tournée vers un examen obsédant et direct de l'abus d'enfants, confrontant une épidémie qui continue de manquer de traitement adéquat. Ses contributions significatives vont au-delà des œuvres complètes, apparaissant dans de nombreuses revues et anthologies tant en Amérique qu'à l'international.
Exploring the complexities of love and loss, Michelle Hartman's fourth poetry collection opens with raw breakup poems that emphasize the value of love through painful experiences. The narrative shifts in the second half to celebrate love's beauty, capturing moments of joy and hope. Hartman's candid and vivid style invites readers to reflect on the dualities of relationships, making the collection a powerful journey through heartbreak and the transformative power of love.
The book delves into the historical and contemporary solidarity between Black American and Arab American communities, highlighting their collaborative efforts in social justice movements like the Movement for Black Lives and Black for Palestine. It examines how Arab American literature creatively employs the English language to reflect and advance the ideas of Black American intellectuals, showcasing the cultural and political intersections that shape this alliance. Through language and literature, the work emphasizes the ongoing influence of this partnership in American society.
Emily Ross, a journalist, experiences a life-altering event after seeing strange lights in Harrow Creek. Her abduction by mysterious beings leads her to discover humanity's covert connections with extraterrestrials. As she investigates ancient texts and government conspiracies, she uncovers a concealed facility and confronts formidable adversaries. This journey culminates in a dramatic confrontation that has the potential to reshape history itself.
Embark on a creative journey through Ancient Egypt with this engaging coloring adventure. Discover intricate illustrations of iconic landmarks, deities, and daily life in ancient times, offering a blend of education and artistic expression. Each page invites colorists of all ages to immerse themselves in the rich history and culture of Egypt, while also providing fun facts and insights about this fascinating civilization. Perfect for both relaxation and learning, it encourages creativity while showcasing the wonders of a bygone era.
Set against a backdrop of mythical landscapes, the narrative explores the timeless themes of heroism and sacrifice. It follows a diverse group of characters, each grappling with their destinies as they confront ancient prophecies and personal demons. The interplay of friendship and betrayal drives the plot, highlighting the complexities of loyalty in a world teetering on the brink of chaos. Richly woven with folklore and rich imagery, the story invites readers to reflect on the enduring nature of legends and the human spirit.
Developed out of a larger oral history project collecting and archiving the
ways in which women narrated their experiences of the Lebanese Civil War, this
book focuses on a wide range of subjects, all framed as women telling their
‘war stories’.
Reading Rescriptings of Religious Figures in Lebanese Women’s Fiction
Joseph, Jesus, and Job are prominent religious figures in Christianity and Islam, inspiring various artistic and literary endeavors in and beyond the Arab world. This study explores how three Lebanese women authors creatively engage with these figures in their fiction. Huda Barakat reimagines the Qur’anic Yusuf during Lebanon's Civil War, altering his relationship with Zulaykha in *Hajar al-dahik*. Najwa Barakat presents Jesus as a Lebanese peasant named Hamad in *Hayat wa alam Hamad ibn Silana*, structured through four narratives. Andrée Chedid gives voice to her protagonist in *La femme de Job*, reclaiming her story. The authors utilize these religious figures to harness the imaginative power of sacred texts, enhancing their narratives. The study posits that the social, political, and literary dimensions of these works are interconnected, addressing themes such as gender equality, male-female relationships, rigid gender identities, confessional loyalties, and resistance to violence and war. Employing intertextuality and postcolonial feminist theory, the book examines how to categorize these works—whether as Arabic, French, or women’s literature—and situates them within a broader literary dialogue. Consequently, it contributes to ongoing discussions in Near Eastern and Arab literary studies.
