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Discover *Unbelievers, or The Moor*, a profound poetry collection by John Mateer, published by Giramondo Publishing in 2013. This critically acclaimed book delves into the rich tapestry of cultural influences stemming from the Moorish state of Al-Andalus. Through evocative verses, Mateer recovers the Arabic and Islamic origins that shaped much of modern-day Spain and Portugal. As a South African Australian poet, Mateer weaves his own mixed heritage into the exploration of invisible histories, creating poetry that exists in the realm of translation. This collection invites readers to connect with diverse cultures, highlighting the significance of poetry as a bridge across languages. Notable themes include the coexistence of Muslim, Christian, and Jewish influences, and the profound reflections on nomadic identity. Perfect for poetry lovers and those interested in cultural histories, *Unbelievers, or The Moor* is a must-read that resonates with global interconnectedness. Explore Mateer’s artistic journey today.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9781922146502 | Year: 2013 | Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922146502
Year: 2013
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
John
Mateer's previous poetry book Southern
Barbarians traced the influence of the Portuguese empire in the Indian
Ocean – it was shortlisted for the PM's Award for Poetry and the NSW and
Victorian Premiers' Literary Awards. Unbelievers,
or The Moor takes this exploration one step further, to recover its Arabic
and Islamic origins in Al-Andalus, the Moorish state which occupied much of
present-day Spain and Portugal from the eighth to the fifteenth centuries. A
seat of learning and culture, which combined Muslim, Christian and Jewish
influences, it provides a model for Mateer's own mixed background as a South
African Australian, and for his nomadic identity as a poet. The collection is
much concerned with influential but invisible histories; with the poem as a
moment of connection between languages and cultures, so that it seems already
to exist in translation; with doubles and hauntings, friends in far places, and
above all, what Mateer calls 'the irony of Elsewhere'.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9781922146502 | Year: 2013 | Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922146502
Year: 2013
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
John
Mateer's previous poetry book Southern
Barbarians traced the influence of the Portuguese empire in the Indian
Ocean – it was shortlisted for the PM's Award for Poetry and the NSW and
Victorian Premiers' Literary Awards. Unbelievers,
or The Moor takes this exploration one step further, to recover its Arabic
and Islamic origins in Al-Andalus, the Moorish state which occupied much of
present-day Spain and Portugal from the eighth to the fifteenth centuries. A
seat of learning and culture, which combined Muslim, Christian and Jewish
influences, it provides a model for Mateer's own mixed background as a South
African Australian, and for his nomadic identity as a poet. The collection is
much concerned with influential but invisible histories; with the poem as a
moment of connection between languages and cultures, so that it seems already
to exist in translation; with doubles and hauntings, friends in far places, and
above all, what Mateer calls 'the irony of Elsewhere'.