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    Letter to Country
    Letter to Country
    Letter to Country
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    Letter to Country

    By Rethabile Masilo

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    Letter to Country blends together life experiences from a childhood in Lesotho and South Africa during a time of apartheid with adulthood in the Appalachian mountains of East Tennessee and beyond. In his third published poetry collection, Rethabile Masilo demonstrates why he continues to receive international praise for his superb craftsmanship and profound sensitivities.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCanopic Publishing
    Release dateMar 1, 2018
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