This issue of "Modern Poetry in Translation" is dedicated to poets writing in Arabic and Hebrew, from Ali to Zaqtan and from Amichai to Zach. Both Palestinian and Israeli poets express the sufferings of their people, and they recognise that neither people has a monopoly on loss, grief, love of the land and of tradition, and aspiration for the future. These voices speak with equal passion, offerng the reader a fresh perspective on the tragedy of an ancient and divided land. This edition also includes a tribute to Ted Hughes ...
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This issue of "Modern Poetry in Translation" is dedicated to poets writing in Arabic and Hebrew, from Ali to Zaqtan and from Amichai to Zach. Both Palestinian and Israeli poets express the sufferings of their people, and they recognise that neither people has a monopoly on loss, grief, love of the land and of tradition, and aspiration for the future. These voices speak with equal passion, offerng the reader a fresh perspective on the tragedy of an ancient and divided land. This edition also includes a tribute to Ted Hughes by the Editor, Daniel Weissbort. Because this is a series which is really intended for subscription-type payments, the charges are as follows, for two issues esent by surface mail: the UK and EC - #19.00 for two issues to individuals, and #30.00 for two issues to institutions; Overseas - #24.00 (US$36) for two issues to individuals, and #37.00 (US$56) for two issues to institutions.
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