Why Did You Leave the Horse Alone?

By Mohammad Shaheen, Mahmoud Darwish, Mahmud Darwish, Muḥammad Ṭāhir Darwīsh, MaḥmÕud DarwÕish

Subjects: Palestinian Arabs, LITERARY CRITICISM, Arabic poetry, Translations into English, African, Poetry (poetic works by one author)

Description: Since Mahmoud Darwish's death in 2008 his poetic writings continue to be read by an audience in awe. Why Did You Leave the Horse Alone? is a collection of autobiographical poetry designed to give an insight into the wider human condition. Darwish's writing explores the meaning of life, identity and the impact of exile. Hailed as the most important Arab poet of the modern day, Darwish's voice has come to represent a generation and the Palestinian people in the midst of the tense political situation in the Middle East. While Darwish explored themes of lost Eden, exile and life after death.