{"title":"Muyaka bin Haji al-Ghassaniy","description":"\u003cp\u003eMuyaka bin Haji al-Ghassaniy's works offer a profound exploration of contemporary experiences through the lens of arts and culture. His writing delves into themes of identity, heritage, and the enduring spirit of community, inviting readers to reflect on the complex tapestry of human stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a voice that is both evocative and thought-provoking, al-Ghassaniy captures moments of resilience and beauty amidst life's challenges. Readers will find his narratives rich in cultural insight and emotional depth, making his collection a compelling journey into modern African literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"we-are-still-in-the-fort-by-muyaka-bin-haji-al-ghassaniy-9780826500007","title":"We Are Still in the Fort","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe Are Still in the Fort\u003c\/em\u003e is a curated selection of about seventy poems by Muyaka bin Haji al-Ghassaniy, divided into three sections spanning the quotidian, the amorous, and the political.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first part, \u003cem\u003eI Swipe Their String of Fish: Poems of Mombasan Society\u003c\/em\u003e, features his often satirical commentary on daily life in Mombasa. The second part, \u003cem\u003eTake Your Misery With You: Poems of Love and Marriage\u003c\/em\u003e, focuses on his psychologically sensitive observations on the volatility of love, marriage, and illicit affairs. The last part, \u003cem\u003eWe Are Still in the Fort: Poems of War and State\u003c\/em\u003e, includes epigrammatic critiques of local political leaders and a series of anti-imperialist poems defending Mombasa's independence against the invading Omani Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume also features contextual materials on Muyaka and the context of Swahili poetry, a translator's note, and introductions for each of the three sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244820541676,"sku":"9780826500007","price":52.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780826500007-we-are-still-in-the-fort-1.jpg?v=1788016914"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/muyaka-bin-haji-al-ghassaniy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}