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English translation of the title: A spring that never flourished [or, A spring without flowers]
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Dedication:
إلى أطفال أمتي المغتالين غدراً
[To the treacherously assassinated children of my nation]
Contents
* Contents derived from the
Beirut,
c
Lebanon,c
Middle East,
Asia,:المركز العربي للأبحاث والتوثيق
, 2003 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.-
ربيع لم يزهر,
single work
short story
(p. 7-35)After the birth of her first child Rabi‘, Maryam is feeling Joy and Happiness. However, few months later, the war starts and the family is forced to leave their home.
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ثم كان الرابع من حزيران,
single work
short story
(p. 36-79)It's the fourth of June. Planes in the sky, all over Beirut. It's the Israeli invasion
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السادس من آب,
single work
short story
(p. 80-82)It's the sixth of August. It's a quiet day in the war. The Beirutis take the opportunity to catch their breaths and check on their friends and relatives.
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وصمت خليل,
single work
short story
(p. 83-85)After the Israeli invasion to Beirut, Khalil Hawi is in his room, alone, reflecting on his beloved city.
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بقع فوق أفكار نعمان,
single work
short story
(p. 86-90)Na‘man is scared of the idea of death, not because he likes life, but because he's worried about his family's reaction.
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ثقوب في ذاكرة عامر,
single work
short story
(p. 91-94)After many years of migration, ‘amer's attitude and perception of life has changed.
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عامر يكتشف مذاقاً أطيب من قوس قزح,
single work
short story
(p. 95-97)In a summer camp, ‘amer is attracted to Olga's personality.
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رنده تقاضي والدها الشهيد,
single work
short story
(p. 98-114)During the ceasefire, Kawkab manages to return to her house in Ad-dahiya.
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يوم رحلت أم جهاد,
single work
short story
(p. 115-123)Emm Jihad, the fifty five years old dedicated woman, works as a nurse in a hospital.
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خريف يزهر
مكتب التحرير في خبر جديد,
single work
short story
(p. 124-128)
The narrator is losing hope during the Israeli invasion of Beirut.
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نهال,
single work
short story
(p. 129-135)Everyday, Nihal, the beautiful girl who's full of life, catches the bus to go to the college.
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حدث هذا الصباح,
single work
short story
(p. 136-140)It's a silent and a sad morning. Emm ‘adnan, the forty five years old lady, is walking down towards the beach in ‘omar Al-mukhtar street.
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أمومة أخجلتنا,
single work
short story
(p. 141-146)Safia, the young widow, dedicates her life to her two years old son Ali.
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قبل أن يتعمد بالشهادة,
single work
short story
(p. 147-149)After his prayer, he has his coffee, asks for his mother's blessings and leaves.
- خارج السرب, single work short story (p. 150-157)
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جارتنا آنا,
single work
short story
(p. 158-165)Anna, our old neighbour, has been in Australia for thirty years and living by herself in her apartment.
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صعب أن تفهم النساء,
single work
short story
(p. 166-171)
After two years of marriage, the narrator's uncle, Jaber, loses his wife, his daughter, his apartment and becomes a wretch.
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للمرأة في يومها العالمي,
single work
short story
(p. 172-173)He perfectly organised the ceremony of the woman international day as he is one of the biggest supporters of the women rights.
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حكاية بريق الزيت,
single work
short story
(p. 174-200)After few years of marriage, Ayman decides to be away for a couple of weeks after feeling that his love for his wife, Lama, is fading.
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فعل اعتراف وندم,
single work
short story
(p. 201-208)After waiting for three years, Abu Ayman gets his visa and arrives to Australia with his family.
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