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An Epic Palestinian Story

Monday, May 07, 2007

Lebanese author Elias Khoury talks about his epic novel about Palestinian life: Gate of the Sun.

Gate of the Sun is available for purchase at amazon.com


Comments

  • [1] Derek Wong from NYU May 07, 2007 - 01:20PM

    I read Khouri's book. It's a nice propoganda piece, but not very impressive as literature.

    I'd give it a C-.


  • [2] Jay Ticker from New York, New York May 07, 2007 - 02:00PM

    Shame on you, Mr. Lopate. You just let Elias Khoury get away with the most thinly veiled comparison of "the Israelis" to "their" Nazi oppressors. Please listen to your interview again - you through only softball questions at a man who oozed Palestinean self-pity and voiced not one word of regret let alone condemnation of the record of terrorism and increasingly fanatic violence Palestineans have built for themselves. I write this as a long-time listener with great respect for Mr. Lopate's critical acumen and broad knowledge, and not as one who would want to hear an interview conducted in a hostile or confrontational manner. I just expect tougher thinking from your show.

    Sincerely,

    Jay M. Ticker


  • [3] Olga Rabinovitz from Beer-Sheva, Israel May 26, 2007 - 05:47PM

    Thanks about good show


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