Mahmoud Darwish

Mourid Barghouti to headline London festival of Arabic culture

Sarah Irving 29 April 2015

The Shubbak festival of Arabic culture showcases Palestinian film, dance and literature. Read more about Mourid Barghouti to headline London festival of Arabic culture

Sarah Irving 24 April 2015

Everything — down to “our coffee cups” — is stolen away in the poet’s final works. Read more about Mahmoud Darwish and the intimacy of Israel's occupation

Sarah Irving 8 December 2014

A look at some of the best books for people new to the issue of Palestine. Read more about Best books for newcomers to Palestine and its literature

Sarah Irving 21 November 2014

Maureen Clare Murphy 13 November 2014

Nostalgic footage accompanied by recording of poet reciting tribute to the Arab capital. Read more about Watch: Poetic short film set to Darwish's "In Damascus"

Sarah Irving 20 August 2014

Writer set a fine example for Druze community by refusing to serve in Israeli military. Read more about "Resistance" poet Samih al-Qasim dies at 75

Rami Almeghari Gaza Strip 14 July 2014

Sarah Irving 1 July 2014

Raymond Deane 25 June 2014

Well-known Celtic writers give their backing to translations of Palestinian verse. Read more about Palestine's song sings on in "A Bird is Not a Stone"

Sarah Irving 27 May 2014