Marius Kociejowski follows up his now classic The Street Philosopher and the Holy Fool with The Pigeon Wars of Damascus. A metaphysical journalist in search of echoes rather than analogies, hints as opposed to verities, Kociejowski discovers once again at the periphery of Damascene society--for the outcast is often made of the very thing that rejects him--a way to understand the challenges and changes refashioning post-9/11 Syria and the Middle East, reminding us once again of the deeper purpose of travel: to absorb and understand the spirit of a place, and to return changed.

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About the Author
Marius Kociejowski: Marius Kociejowski was born and raised in Canada, and now lives in England. A poet, essayist and travel writer, he is the award-winning author of four collections of poetry, The Street Philosopher and the Holy Fool, and is the editor of Syria Through Writers' Eyes. He lives and works as a bookseller in London.

Reviews
The Pigeon Wars of Damascus is a fascinating and at times challenging book that reminds us, 'We cannot feed on the picturesque alone.' --The Winnipeg Review



Book Information
ISBN 9781926845029
Author Marius Kociejowski
Format Paperback
Page Count 328
Imprint Biblioasis
Publisher Biblioasis
Weight(grams) 411g