We Wrote in Symbols

Love and Lust by Arab Women Writers

Selma Dabbagh

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English

Saqi Books
29 April 2021

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Poetry; Anthologies (non-poetry); Erotic fiction

It is a little-known secret that Arabic literature has a long tradition of erotic writing. Behind that secret lies another - that many of the writers are women. We Wrote in Symbols celebrates the works of 75 of these female writers of Arab heritage who articulate love and lust with artistry and skill. Here, a wedding night takes an unexpected turn beneath a canopy of stars; a woman on the run meets her match in a flirtatious encounter at Dubai Airport; and a carnal awakening occurs in a Palestinian refugee camp. From a masked rendezvous in a circus, to meetings in underground bars and unmade beds, there is no such thing as a typical sexual encounter, as this electrifying anthology shows. Powerfully conveying the complexities and intrigues of desire, We Wrote in Symbols invites you to share these characters' wildest fantasies and most intimate moments.

Edited by: Selma Dabbagh
Imprint: Saqi Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 22mm
ISBN: 9780863563973
ISBN 10: 086356397X
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 29 April 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Selma Dabbagh is a British Palestinian writer of fiction. Her debut novel Out of It (Bloomsbury) was named a Guardian Book of the Year by Ahdaf Soueif and Marina Warner. Her radio play The Brick was nominated for the Imison Award and produced by BBC Radio 4. She has also published numerous short stories with Granta, Wasafiri, Saqi, Telegram and International PEN, and is a PEN and Pushcart Nominee. Her work has been translated into Arabic, Mandarin, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French.

Reviews for We Wrote in Symbols: Love and Lust by Arab Women Writers

'Fierce, captivating, revolutionary. A dazzling collection that will win hearts and change minds.'-Elif Shafak; 'These voices are furious, witty, outrageous, tender and entranced. This collection offers much delightful entertainment and fresh perspectives on women and sex in the Middle East.' -Marina Warner