Atef Alshaer (Palestinian Professor & Poet on Poetry, Nakba & Literature as Resistance) | Ep 20

In Episode 20 of The Enlightenment Podcast, Shamim and Hanan sit down with Atef Alshaer, a Professor in Arabic and Cultural Studies at the University of Westminster. With a career dedicated to exploring the intersections of literature, culture, and politics, Atef brings profound insights into Palestinian identity and resistance through poetry and storytelling.With a BA in English Language and Literature from Birzeit University in Palestine and a Master’s and PhD from the University of London, Atef has authored numerous works, including Poetry and Politics in the Modern Arab World, A Map of Absence: An Anthology of Palestinian Writing on the Nakba. His acclaimed book New Palestinian Poetry won the Palestine Book Award in 2020.In this episode, they discuss the power of Palestinian poetry, the enduring cultural impact of the Nakba, and how literature has preserved identity and resistance amidst occupation and displacement.📚 Learn more about A Map of Absence: An Anthology of Palestinian Writing on the Nakba - https://www.amazon.com/Map-Absence-Anthology-Palestinian-Writing/dp/0863569900