About Things

About Things S1: Ep 6: A Postcolonial Reading of Mahmoud Darwish's "Farewell Edward Said"


Listen Later

This research paper analyzes Mahmoud Darwish's poem "Farewell Edward Said" through a postcolonial lens. The paper examines the poem's themes of identity and exile, exploring Darwish's experiences of displacement and the impact of colonialism on Palestinian identity. It connects Darwish's life and work to Edward Said'sthat of Edward Said, highlighting their shared experiences and perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The analysis incorporates concepts of Orientalism, mythology, binary oppositions, and symbolism to understand how the poem reflects a lost collective identity. The paper ultimately argues that Darwish's poetry offers a message of hope and resilience in the face of oppression.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

About ThingsBy Meryem Ch