Mediterranean Women Poets. O Syria! Freedom, Love, and Solitude in Maram al-Masri’s Elle va nue la liberté (Liberty Walks Naked)

Syria has experienced prolonged years of conflict, resulting in the displacement of millions of individuals, the loss of hundreds of thousands of lives, and driving the nation to a state of utter exhaustion. In this landscape of death and destruction, the voices of Syrian intellectuals provide solace and serve as a testament to a nation that should not be neglected. Among the most esteemed Syrian female voices on the international poetic stage is poet Maram al-Masri (Marām al-Maṣrī), originally from Latakia, who has resided in exile in Paris since 1982. Maram al-Masri’s poetry effectively connects Europe with the Arabic-speaking world countries. This article pertains to her poetry anthology, titled Elle va nue la liberté (Liberty Walks Naked), published in 2013. A thematic approach will be employed to discuss the work, identifying the predominant themes present within the texts, specifically freedom, love, and solitude exiles.