The Sky Is Incomplete: Travel Chronicles in Palestine

The Sky Is Incomplete: Travel Chronicles in Palestine is a collection of sixty short entries detailing life in and reflections on the Occupied Territories of Palestine in the twenty-first century. It is composed as a collage, gathering diary entries, letters, experimental passages, script, poetry, art criticism, political analysis, and other genres to convey an opaque view of the Palestine Question. The authors' parting point is relational, focusing on encounters with friends, mentors, interlocutors, lovers, children, activists, and soldiers (Israeli and Palestinian).

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 30 July 2023
Publisher: Vanderbilt University Press

The Sky Is Incomplete: Travel Chronicles in Palestine is a captivating collection of sixty short entries that delve into the lives of individuals living in the Occupied Territories of Palestine in the twenty-first century. Written in Spanish for the first time and featuring a new introduction to the English edition, this book showcases the literary tradition of committed literature, drawing inspiration from notable figures such as Walter Benjamin, Andre Gide, Susan Sontag, and Juan Goytisolo. These writers and cultural observers, who operated in Moscow in the 1920s and Sarajevo in the 1990s, grappled with the political processes of others, elsewhere.

In order to convey the multifaceted nature of the Palestinian ordeal, The Sky Is Incomplete is structured as a collage, incorporating a diverse range of genres, including diary entries, letters, experimental passages, script, poetry, art criticism, political analysis, and more. This eclectic mix of forms aims to provide an opaque view of the Palestine Question, going beyond mere representation in the sense of giving testimony or speaking on behalf of the Palestinians. Instead, the authors focus on relational aspects, exploring encounters with friends, mentors, interlocutors, lovers, children, activists, and soldiers, both Israeli and Palestinian.

Through these personal narratives, the book offers a profound exploration of the complexities and struggles faced by the people of Palestine. It sheds light on the daily realities of living under occupation, the political complexities, and the human toll of the conflict. The Sky Is Incomplete serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the Palestinian people, as well as their unwavering pursuit of freedom and self-determination.

This captivating collection invites readers to engage with the Palestinian experience on a deeper level, challenging preconceptions and promoting empathy and understanding. It serves as a valuable contribution to the literature on Palestine and provides a valuable resource for anyone seeking to learn more about this complex and ongoing conflict.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780826505651