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Wajdi Mouawad
Wajdi Mouawad

Wajdi Mouawad is a Lebanese writer known for his unique literary style and profound social criticism. His works often explore the history, culture, and political conflicts of Lebanon, as well as universal themes of human existence. more

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“The key difference between gods and men in the manner of their dying was that men possessed only two deep obligations: to the earth, from which came their flesh, and to the stars, from which came their soul. Neither earth nor stars were particularly concerned about the return on their investment. Humans were very good at adding order to the earth, and enlivening the world of the stars with ideas and myth. When a human being died, nobody had a vested interest in keeping her around.”