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    Stems from the Edge of Silence: Writings from the springs of the mind
    Stems from the Edge of Silence: Writings from the springs of the mind
    Stems from the Edge of Silence: Writings from the springs of the mind
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    Stems from the Edge of Silence: Writings from the springs of the mind

    By Hanna Abi Akl

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    Stems from the Edge of Silence is a combination of written works including poems, short stories, essays and letters. The book addresses controversial themes such as religion, family ties, society and immigration. The collection is written as a multi-layered memoir in which Abi Akl questions foundational concepts ranging from artistic cr

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWaterton Publishing Company
    Release dateMay 1, 2020
    ISBN9781734763218
    Stems from the Edge of Silence: Writings from the springs of the mind
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    Hanna Abi Akl

    Hanna Abi Akl is a Lebanese-born English writer. Raised in a working family, he started fiddling with language from the moment he was introduced to it and spent most of his time in the company of books. Hanna lived in Beirut before moving to France at the age of 25. He writes contemporary poetry and prose. When asked to define his writing style, he says the main ingredients to his works are "music, paintings and a little bit of literature." Hanna's writing continues to be heavily featured in literary magazines, poetry journals and anthologies. He published his first novel in 2017 and has since published another and two volumes of poetry.

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