Description

In her powerful third poetry collection, Hala Alyan delves into the profound experiences of migration and exile, weaving together personal and ancestral narratives. The poems bear witness to the complex journeys of women navigating displacement, loss of home, language, and culture due to political conflict. Through lyrical diction and striking imagery, Alyan explores the resilience required to rebuild life in unfamiliar lands and the enduring strength found in re-creating selfhood. This collection offers a poignant examination of diaspora, immigration, and the marginalized voices of women of color, creating a vital dialogue between worlds.

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paperback

Southern Illinois University Press

Published Aug 15, 2016

88 pages

ISBN: 9780809335404

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Details

First Published

2016

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Hijra by Hala Alyan.

War/Trauma
Death/Grief