In trying times, poetry can speak our silences and make sense of our pain, says Yahia Lababidi.
Articles by Yahia Lababidi
From Tahrir Square To Liberty Square, NY – Justice for all
With Occupy Wall Street fighting for its life, Yahia Lababidi says that by supporting each other, Egyptian and US protesters can make the impossible possible.
- November 17, 2011
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The Museum-going Cannibal
The Arab Spring is already an inspiration the world over, but, says US-based Egyptian writer Yahia Lababidi, because of the complexity of human nature it’s uncertain which way things will go.
- July 25, 2011
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Daring to Care: Notes on the Egyptian Revolution
Yahia Lababidi reflects on a triumphant People’s Uprising.
- March 8, 2011
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What is to give light
‘If I could say something to the brave souls back home, I’d say this…’
- February 8, 2011
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Empire of the senses
In an Egypt where sexual feelings are kept buttoned up by religiosity, Yahia Lababidi observes an all-pervading sensuality that will not be denied.
- May 1, 2010
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About Yahia Lababidi
Yahia Lababidi is the author of Trial by Ink: From Nietzsche to Belly Dancing a critically-acclaimed collection of literary and cultural essays. His first book, Signposts to Elsewhere, was selected for Books of the Year, 2008, by The Independent. Lababidi's latest work is the poetry collection
Fever Dreams
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