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product_id: 11869688
title: "A River Dies of Thirst"
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# 4.8/5 reader acclaim #6 African Lit Criticism rank Timeless literary treasure A River Dies of Thirst

**Price:** ₱2701
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📖 Own a piece of poetic history before it’s gone!

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- **What is this?** A River Dies of Thirst
- **How much does it cost?** ₱2701 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Key Features

- • **Top-Rated Read:** Join the community of 92 reviewers who gave it a stellar 4.8-star rating.
- • **Cultural Resonance:** Experience poetry that transcends borders and offers profound insight into Middle Eastern struggles.
- • **Critically Acclaimed:** Ranked #6 in African Literary History & Criticism, a must-have for discerning readers.
- • **Collector’s Quality:** Enjoy a high-quality used edition that preserves the essence of this literary gem.
- • **Poetic Legacy Unveiled:** Dive into the voice of Mahmoud Darwish, the iconic Palestinian poet whose words shaped a generation.

## Overview

A River Dies of Thirst is a highly acclaimed used edition of Mahmoud Darwish’s seminal poetry collection, ranked among the top in African literary criticism and Middle Eastern poetry, celebrated for its profound cultural impact and exceptional reader ratings.

## Description

desertcart.com: A River Dies of Thirst: 9780981955711: Darwish, Mahmoud, Cobham, Catherine: Books

Review: Poetry matters - Mr. Darwish is the go to Palestinian Poet who lived through much of occupation. He gave his people a way to process through poetry.
Review: High quality - A high quality used book

## Features

- Used Book in Good Condition

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #111,566 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in African Literary History & Criticism #36 in Middle Eastern Poetry (Books) #209 in Literary Criticism & Theory |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 92 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Poetry matters
*by K***N on August 2, 2024*

Mr. Darwish is the go to Palestinian Poet who lived through much of occupation. He gave his people a way to process through poetry.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High quality
*by K***D on February 23, 2022*

A high quality used book

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great translation
*by S***R on May 24, 2020*

Great book

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*Last updated: 2026-05-03*