literature
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WADIH SAADEH THE COMPLETE WORKS PUBLISHED BY SULFUR EDITIONS The publication of “WADIH SAADEH / THE COMPLETE WORKS” by Sulfur Editions in 2025 marks a pivotal moment in the literary landscape, presenting a comprehensive compilation of the esteemed poet’s oeuvre. This monumental volume, translated by Mohsen El Belasy, Artworks by Ghadah Kamal, consolidates Saadeh’s poetic…
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The book Lemon Language by Hager Youssef published by Sulfur Editions While the title suggests the importance of the lemon, it does not appear directly as a symbol within the poems themselves. The absence of lemons might be symbolic, indicating a “sour” or bittersweet quality to the themes explored in the collection or perhaps a…
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Levinson’s Quantum Foam The task ahead of me is as alluring as it is frustrating. Any description of what Heller Levinson does with words cannot be hemmed in by conventional means. It’s so completely anything. It’s so unutterably utterable. Substantives are packed together like magnets in a generator. Electrical power is increased by the voltage…
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A New Era of Literary Exchange: The Sulfur Initiative and Its Impact on Collaborative Publishing and Translation The Sulfur Initiative is poised to revolutionise the translation and global dissemination of contemporary Egyptian and Arab literature. By fostering a collaborative creative economy, it aims to dismantle traditional publishing structures and promote a more equitable and sustainable…
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The Wild Poetics of Questioning in Heller Levinson’s work By Mohsen Elbelasy Since the dawn of human thought, philosophers and poets have grappled with the intricate dance between introspection—the inward gaze—and the very nature of the language we use to understand ourselves and the world around us. This questioning of both consciousness and expression represents…