Five Scenes from a Failed Revolution

This collection of poems explores the experiences of a refugee poet living in Norway, capturing the vibrant colors of Libya before the revolution, the horrors of the violence, and the strangeness of life in exile.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 28 January 2022
Publisher: Arc Publications

This collection of poems takes readers on a journey through the memories of Libya before the revolution, the chaos and violence of the revolution itself, and the exile experience in the haunting landscape of Norway. Through the eyes of a refugee poet, the vibrant colors of the Libyan landscape, the horrors and devastation of the revolution, and the surrealism of living in the Arctic Circle come into sharp focus. The poems offer a powerful reflection on the human cost of conflict, displacement, and the search for a new home.

The poems in this collection move from memories of Libya before the revolution, to Libya engulfed in violent turmoil, to life in exile in the brooding landscape of Norway.

Seen through the eyes of the refugee poet, the vibrant colors of the Libyan landscape, the horrors and ravages of revolution, and the strangeness of a new life within the Arctic Circle come into sharp focus in this powerful book.

The poems offer a poignant reflection on the human experience of loss, resilience, and the search for meaning in the face of adversity.

Through their words, readers are transported to the heart of Libya's tumultuous history and witness the profound impact of the revolution on the lives of its people.

This collection is a testament to the power of poetry to capture the essence of a complex and challenging world, and to offer hope and healing to those who are displaced and seeking a new beginning.

Weight: 160g
Dimension: 139 x 216 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781910345726