Published by H’mm, this unique anthology includes 31 poems originally written by the Author in Cymraeg (Welsh language), and translated to English, and then for the first time, translated to Arabic by two esteemed writers Rawan Sukkar and Lara Matta. These poems were selected from previous collections published by Bloodaxe Books: Perffaith Nam/ Perfect Blemish (2007); Murmur (PBS Recommended Translation, 2012) and Bondo (2017).
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“Menna Elfyn’s poems carry us to the heart of life. How grateful I am to be able to read her in my language, Arabic as she continues to enrich her readers with profound empathy. Her importance as an international poet for bringing cultures and people together is already well known. This book is vital, illuminating the heart and life of humanity.” – Maram Al Masri
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“Welcoming the poems of Welsh poet Menna Elfyn into the Arabic language, the beautiful songs for bridges and shared humanity, read so well in this excellent translation, which managed to capture the Welsh spirit of the texts without compromising their depth and lyricism.” – Fadia Faqir
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“‘Let the World’s People Sing’ celebrates the transformative power of language, inviting us to embrace the shared imperfections that unite us as a global community. Through vivid imagery and lyrical rhythm, Menna Elfyn skillfully intertwines the personal and the political, forging a seamless connection between them.” – Dunya Mikhail