Delve into the tapestry of the modern and contemporary Lebanese experience with “Cedar” by Omar Sabbagh. This remarkable verse-documentary takes you on a profound journey, exploring the diverse facets of Lebanon’s society and culture.
Through a captivating bricolage of verse, Sabbagh breathes life into the essence of Lebanon, painting a vivid and powerful portrait of the nation. From personal anecdotes to public narratives, “Cedar” presents a mosaic of stories that capture the complexities of Lebanon as a state and as a nation on the edge of transformation.
Drawing upon extensive research and intimate interviews with Lebanese actors from all walks of life, including everyday people and even a former Prime Minister, “Cedar” stands as the definitive narrative of our times. It offers an elegantly crafted biography of modern and contemporary Lebanon, revealing the interactive, dynamic, and divided nature of the country, despite the recurring challenges it faces.
“Sabbagh brings Lebanon to life through an ingenious bricolage of verse that communicates meanings with a power that prose could never achieve.” – Dr. Matthew Ingalls, American University in Dubai (AUD)
“The Cedar Never Dies provides us with an elegant, eclectic biography of modern and contemporary Lebanon in verse. The country emerges as interactive, dynamic, divided, and, despite its recurrent infernos, alive.” – Dr. Sleiman El Hajj, Lebanese American University (LAU)
Winner of the AUD Provost Award for Outstanding Literary Achievement
Recognised for its exceptional literary merit, “Cedar” has been honoured with the prestigious AUD Provost Award. This accolade acknowledges the book’s outstanding contribution to literature and its ability to capture the spirit and essence of Lebanon through its unique verse-documentary format.