‘Quill of the Dove’ by Ian Thomas Shaw is a narrative tapestry where the central subplot of the Middle Eastern political situation is interwoven with historical background and individual stories. Shaw, through his perceptiveness and great narrative skills, leads the reader through the roller-coaster that characterises the Middle East and a meaningful enquiry into the region.
He has no special love for the dying children of Gaza nor he cares about the civilian casualties and the destruction of the infrastructure. He only sees opportunity in all that carnage.
By Dhanuka Dickwella Vengeance – Retribution – Justice The cousins of the same family Only with minor differences Bloodline the same One cry for blood One for an eye to eye The […]
Western Bombs Eastern Bombs Arabic Bombs The Israeli Bombs They all are bad Bombs Rips the limbs Kills the dreams Shatters the wills Flattens the hills Sighs of Pain and oozing blood […]
By Nadeera Dickwella “If you want peace, prepare for war” There is a cold peace shrouded in a sinister ambience on the northern Israeli border with Lebanon. On both sides of the […]
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