Adonis
Adūnīs
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Adonis
by Adūnīs
Published
2010
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pages
399
ISBN-13
9780300153064
Description
Born in Syria in 1930, Adonis is one of the most celebrated poets of the Arabic-speaking world. His poems have earned international acclaim, and his influence on Arabic literature has been likened to that of T.S. Eliot's on English-language verse. This volume serves as the first comprehensive survey of Adonis' work, allowing English readers to admire the arc of a remarkable literary career through the labours of the poet's own handpicked translator, Khaled Mattawa. Experimental in form and prophetic in tone, Adonis' poetry sings exultantly of both the sweet promise of eros and the lingering problems of the self. Steeped in the anguish of exile and the uncertainty of existence, Adonis demonstrates the poet's profound affection for Arabic and European lyrical traditions even as his poems work to destabilize those very aesthetic and moral sensibilities.
Subjects
The Muqaddimah, an introduction to history
Seven Pillars of Wisdom
The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine
أولاد حارتنا
The Israel lobby and U.S. foreign policy
From Beirut to Jerusalem
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Adonis?
This edition of Adonis has approximately 399 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Adonis?
For most readers, Adonis typically takes between 8h 19m and 5h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 99,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 39m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 99,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Adonis?
The estimated word count for Adonis is approximately 99,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Adonis?
Adonis was written by Adūnīs.
When was Adonis published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.