The Mesquite and the Cedar: (An Epic Malouf Journey)

The Mesquite and the Cedar is an epic poem by George H. Malouf that chronicles the monumental odyssey of Hanna Malouf (his father) and his family. The narrative traces Hanna's life from his childhood in the ancient port of Tyre, Lebanon, through the hardships that forced him into early labor. The story unfolds through a series of poetic cantos, each capturing a pivotal chapter in the family journey of exile and perseverance. Driven by the fires of war and sectarian strife in Lebanon, Hanna ...