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Paul Xylinides
This profile has to reach as far back as it can since, in this case, meaning begins there. No one knows my grandfather’s original name. At an undetermined age, he fled Russia’s civil wars in the ea...view moreThis profile has to reach as far back as it can since, in this case, meaning begins there. No one knows my grandfather’s original name. At an undetermined age, he fled Russia’s civil wars in the early 20th century and arrived in Greece where he fashioned an identity for himself that was unique and yet of its place. Xylinides, translating as one occupied in some fashion or other with wood (ξύλο), now supplies the nom de plume for whatever I write. I owe the sentiment of this borrowed name to a man whose choices in the face of historical upheaval and existential threat ultimately provided for the existence of myself and others. He died leaving no other record than his forged identity soon after the birth of his daughter.
Wherever we find ourselves vast historical winds have deposited us and we remain either subject to their reach or within their unrelenting grip. Residence: Montreal. Education: McGill University, M.A. (English Literature). Mentor: David G. Taylor: Painter, teacher, writer.view less
Books by Paul Xylinides
The Blade Runner Amendment The Wild Horses of Hiroshima Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAn American Pope Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Sea Orchard Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Lord of the Tower Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Star-Dust Dreamers Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Elephant Who Was A Cloud Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Witch Who Stole The Pink Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKoo Koo and the Gryphon Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsChase Me! Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSparagmos: the Fall Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings