poems
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What distinguishes poetry from prose is the fact that it suggests rather than explains. Moreover, the poet constructs reality as she sees it. Her reality may not correspond with the “normal” understanding of reality. And indeed, this is another important quality of poetry. In Howling’s Embrace is a classic example of excellent poetry in the…
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We, at Sulfur Editions, are pleased and honored to announce that the French translation of the poetry collection Crossfall by Heller Levinson will be published worldwide in December 2025 via Sulfur Editions Here is an article in English and French by Jason Moore about the book. The English version of the book was published this…
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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…