Mountain against the Sea

Discover the rich tapestry of Palestine's cultural life in the early twentieth century with Mountain against the Sea by Salīm Tamārī. Published by the esteemed University of California Press in 2008, this captivating hardback edition spans 256 pages and offers a unique glimpse into the lives of six prominent Jerusalem intellectuals from 1918 to 1948. Through a collection of memoirs, diaries, letters, and other writings, Tamārī brings to life the experiences of a diverse group, including a musician, a teacher, a former aristocrat, a doctor, a Bolshevik revolutionary, and a Jewish novelist. These eleven vignettes not only highlight the social customs and intellectual pursuits of Palestinian Arabs during this tumultuous period but also provide invaluable insights into the complexities of their civilization. A must-read for anyone interested in the cultural history of Palestine, this book is both informative and engaging.