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“Consider the difference between the first and third person in poetry [...] It's like the difference between looking at a person and looking through their eyes.”

Quote by Diana Abu-Jaber

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Diana Abu-Jaber

Diana Abu-Jaber is an American author known for her profound insights into Middle Eastern culture and her rich literary works. Her writing often focuses on family, identity, and community, exploring the lives of Middle Eastern immigrants in the United States. more

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