Damascus, 8 July 1966: From Nizar to Nadir Kuzbari, discussing the former’s imminent arrival in Madrid; musings on the lost Arab culture of Andalusia; a small reference to Tariq bin Ziyad, legendary North African conqueror of Spain; praise and flattery towards Nadir; Nizar’s travel plans and excitement for new position.
Notes:
From Nizār Qabbani to Salmá al-Ḥaffār Kuzbarī, Salmá al-Ḥaffār Kuzbarī papers, Ms.2019.005, Brown University Library
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Salmá al-Ḥaffār Kuzbarī (1923-2006), a Syrian scholar, feminist, writer, poet, and women ’s rights activist created this collection. Her writing and activism focused on the challenges of being a woman in the Arab world and draws from her own experiences. …
