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Cedar
A Captivating Verse-Documentary Unveiling the Modern Lebanese Experience Delve into the tapestry of the modern and contemporary Lebanese experience with "Cedar" by Omar Sabbagh.
This remarkable verse-documentary takes you on a profound journey, exploring the diverse facets of Lebanon's society and culture. Through a captivating bricolage of verse, Sabbagh breathes life into the essence of Lebanon, painting a vivid and powerful portrait of the nation.
From personal anecdotes to public narratives, "Cedar" presents a mosaic of stories that capture the complexities of Lebanon as a state and as a nation on the edge of transformation. Drawing upon extensive research and intimate interviews with Lebanese actors from all walks of life, including everyday people and even a former Prime Minister, "Cedar" stands as the definitive narrative of our times. It offers an elegantly crafted biography of modern and contemporary Lebanon, revealing the interactive, dynamic, and divided nature of the country, despite the recurring challenges it faces.
Praise for "Cedar":
"Sabbagh brings Lebanon to life through an ingenious bricolage of verse that communicates meanings with a power that prose could never achieve." - Dr. Matthew Ingalls, American University in Dubai (AUD)
"Cedar provides us with an elegant, eclectic biography of modern and contemporary Lebanon in verse. The country emerges as interactive, dynamic, divided, and, despite its recurrent infernos, alive." - Dr. Sleiman El Hajj, Lebanese American University (LAU)
Winner of the AUD Provost Award for Outstanding Literary Achievement
Recognized for its exceptional literary merit, "Cedar" has been honoured with the prestigious AUD Provost Award. This accolade acknowledges the book's outstanding contribution to literature and its ability to capture the spirit and essence of Lebanon through its unique verse-documentary format.
Why Choose "Cedar"?
A Captivating Fusion of Poetry and Experience the power of Sabbagh's evocative verse-documentary style as it paints a vivid portrait of Lebanon's past, present, and future.
A Multifaceted Immerse yourself in the intersecting realms of the modern and contemporary Lebanese experience, as "Cedar" delves into the diverse stories and perspectives that shape the nation.
Timeliness and Gain a deeper understanding of Lebanon's present realities and the challenges it faces, offering valuable insights into the country's social, cultural, and political dynamics.
Engaging and Experience the power of verse as it unveils the layers of Lebanon's history, identity, and collective consciousness, evoking emotions and contemplation. Embark on a Poetic Journey! Embark on a poetic journey through the heart and soul of Lebanon.
Discover the power of "Cedar," a verse-documentary that illuminates the modern Lebanese experience. To immerse yourself in the beauty and intricacies of Lebanon's narrative, click the "Buy Now" button and let the verses of "Cedar" transport you to a world of profound exploration and reflection
This remarkable verse-documentary takes you on a profound journey, exploring the diverse facets of Lebanon's society and culture. Through a captivating bricolage of verse, Sabbagh breathes life into the essence of Lebanon, painting a vivid and powerful portrait of the nation.
From personal anecdotes to public narratives, "Cedar" presents a mosaic of stories that capture the complexities of Lebanon as a state and as a nation on the edge of transformation. Drawing upon extensive research and intimate interviews with Lebanese actors from all walks of life, including everyday people and even a former Prime Minister, "Cedar" stands as the definitive narrative of our times. It offers an elegantly crafted biography of modern and contemporary Lebanon, revealing the interactive, dynamic, and divided nature of the country, despite the recurring challenges it faces.
Praise for "Cedar":
"Sabbagh brings Lebanon to life through an ingenious bricolage of verse that communicates meanings with a power that prose could never achieve." - Dr. Matthew Ingalls, American University in Dubai (AUD)
"Cedar provides us with an elegant, eclectic biography of modern and contemporary Lebanon in verse. The country emerges as interactive, dynamic, divided, and, despite its recurrent infernos, alive." - Dr. Sleiman El Hajj, Lebanese American University (LAU)
Winner of the AUD Provost Award for Outstanding Literary Achievement
Recognized for its exceptional literary merit, "Cedar" has been honoured with the prestigious AUD Provost Award. This accolade acknowledges the book's outstanding contribution to literature and its ability to capture the spirit and essence of Lebanon through its unique verse-documentary format.
Why Choose "Cedar"?
A Captivating Fusion of Poetry and Experience the power of Sabbagh's evocative verse-documentary style as it paints a vivid portrait of Lebanon's past, present, and future.
A Multifaceted Immerse yourself in the intersecting realms of the modern and contemporary Lebanese experience, as "Cedar" delves into the diverse stories and perspectives that shape the nation.
Timeliness and Gain a deeper understanding of Lebanon's present realities and the challenges it faces, offering valuable insights into the country's social, cultural, and political dynamics.
Engaging and Experience the power of verse as it unveils the layers of Lebanon's history, identity, and collective consciousness, evoking emotions and contemplation. Embark on a Poetic Journey! Embark on a poetic journey through the heart and soul of Lebanon.
Discover the power of "Cedar," a verse-documentary that illuminates the modern Lebanese experience. To immerse yourself in the beauty and intricacies of Lebanon's narrative, click the "Buy Now" button and let the verses of "Cedar" transport you to a world of profound exploration and reflection
165 pages, Paperback
Published June 28, 2023
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