In this first book-length study in English of the Iraqi poet Sa'di Yusuf, Huri (Middle East studies, Ben-Gurion U.) provides a comprehensive look at Yusuf's literary accomplishments through thematic analysis and close readings. Discussing over 100 poems, Huri weaves together Yusuf's biography with his achievements as a poet. By placing the poems in a wider literary context, Huri creates a coherent framework for understanding Yusuf's body of work. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)