The title poem reflects on the profound destruction experienced in Afghanistan due to years of conflict. The poet's work is celebrated for its ability to intertwine vivid, sensory imagery with broader political themes, maintaining a balance that avoids becoming preachy or overly confrontational.
Wieder ist Atiq Rahimi ein Werk von großer poetischer Kraft gelungen, das »uns die Tränen in die Augen, das Mitleid ins Herz und das Begreifen der Grausamkeit des Krieges in die Köpfe schreibt.« (Elke Heidenreich). Eine zarte Liebesgeschichte und die beeindruckende Schilderung eines Frauenschicksals im Islam aus dem Blickwinkel eines Mannes.
A POETRY BOOK SOCIETY SPECIAL COMMENDATION *Sarah Maguire's first collection, Spilt Milk, established her as one of the most original voices in British poetry, and led to her being chosen as one of the New Generation Poets.