Poetics of Identity and Search of Homeland in Mahmoud Darwish’s Poetry

Abstract

Mahmoud Darwish’s poetic oeuvre predominantly focuses on the complex relationship between the Palestinians and Israel. In the present research paper, the researcher would trace down the impact of Mahmoud Darwish’s poetry on the ‘politics of identity’ which he authenticates in his famous poem Identity Card. The researchers attempt would be to throw some light on the concept of ‘subaltern’ or the ‘other’ which has been a subject of debate in the postmodern era of the twentieth century. His poems highlight the bitterness of the Palestinians and show vigor, rebellion and daring towards the oppression. His poems place the struggle of Palestinians in the broader context of post-colonial tragedies.