A mosaic of lyrical vignettes, at once deeply personal and political, set against the turbulent backdrop of Arab/Western relations. Adnan writes, "Contrary to what is usually believed, it is not general ideas and grandiose unfolding of great events that impress the mind during times of heightened historic upheavals, but rather the uninterrupted flow of little experiences, observations, disturbances, small ecstasies, or barely perceptible discouragements that make up day-to-day living." Etel Adnan, a Lebanese American poet, painter, and essayist, lives in Paris, Beirut, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Among her books, the novel Sitt Marie Rose is considered a classic of Middle Eastern literature. She has been a powerful voice for compassion and empowerment in feminist and antiwar movements.

Academic marketing includes: exhibiting at the Middle Eastern Studies Association meeting and advertising to their members. We'll also promote the book to academics in the field. Women's studies is a second category to pursue. In-house, we'll promote this book primarily as a memoir and pursue author interviews in the San Francisco Chronicle and San Francisco Magazine, and with other Bay Area newspapers and magazines as the author lives part time in Marin.

About the Author
Lebanese-American poet, painter, and essayist. Her novel Sitt Marie Rose has been published in 7 languages and is considered a classic of Middle Eastern literature. Her most recent books are Paris When It's Naked, and Of Cities and Women. She lives in California, Paris, and Beirut.


Book Information
ISBN 9780872864467
Author Etel Adnan
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint City Lights Books
Publisher City Lights Books
Weight(grams) 155g