The poetry of Afif Nayef Hatoum is built upon his personal lived experiences, which form the primary wellspring of his poetic style. His engagement with the issues of his Lebanese community over the years and his deep love for the land have given his poems a distinctive character. This is affirmed by numerous critics who have read and savored Hatoum's work, writing the most beautiful praises for it.

In "The Lost Paradise Collection," you'll find a variety of poems that are not without questions related to existence, coexistence, love, and human relationships. These poems feature innovative poetic imagery, rich with meanings that leave a lasting impression on the reader's memory. They touch the emotions and are filled with nostalgia for a beautiful past, which the poet now shares with his audience.

• Author: Dr. Afif Nayef Hatoum
• Publisher: Dar Sader - Beirut
• Edition: 1
• Year of Publication: 2000
• Pages: 128
• Parts: 1
• Binding: Artistic Hardcover
• Paper Type: White
• Printing Colors: Monochrome