Madrid, 9 July 1964: From Nizar to Salma; poetic waxings on the eyes of women; Qabbani’s fascination with Kuzbari’s protagonist, Carmen; an attached photograph of …
Madrid, 2 April 1965: From Nizar to Nadir; short congratulatory letter regarding Nadir’s recent award from the Spanish government; praise and brief expression of pride …
Madrid, 18 October 1965: From Nizar to Salma; Rainy weather in Madrid, mention of the poet Verlaine; Qabbani’s vacation in Portugal and Northern Spain, which …
Madrid, 5 January 1965: From Nizar to Salma; attempts to smooth over a communication breakdown between the two parties; Kuzbari’s publishers interfering with the novel’s …
Madrid, 31 March 1964: From Nizar to Salma; description of Nizar’s new apartment; Nizar’s advice on what Kuzbari should title her book; the (un)importance of …
Madrid, 14 March 1965: From Nizar to Salma; mention of a recent soiree with members of Spanish society; the Kuzbari family’s potential future plans in …
Madrid, 28 January 1965: From Nizar to Salma; Nizar’s disgust with Ramadan dinners in Madrid; feelings of dissatisfaction and loneliness due to the departure of …