#words
4 stories
The Poet | La Poeta
Anastasia Chrome•2 min read
A celebrated poet falls for the woman who translates her work, finding new meaning in both language and love
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The Arabic Poetry Night | ليلة الشعر العربي
Anastasia Chrome•2 min read
At a Brooklyn poetry reading, she recites verses that make him remember everything. He's the audience member who approaches after—and never leaves.
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חום ברחוב הרצל | Herzl Street Heat
Anastasia Chrome•2 min read
Every city in Israel has a Herzl Street. On one of them, a bookstore owner finds love with an unlikely customer.
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Tindouf Testament
Yasmina Khadra•2 min read
Mbarka teaches Hassaniya poetry in Tindouf's camps. When linguist Omar arrives documenting refugee languages, she shows him that words can build nations. 'El kalma tmayyed' (الكلمة تمايد) - Words sustain.
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