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Dawn to dust : echoes of a wounded soul / Emmanuel Marete Kimathi ; foreword by Emmanuel Ejike.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextDescription: 74 pages : colour illustrations ; 19 cmISBN:
  • 9789914949155
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 828.99676201 KIM
Summary: In Dawn to Dust: Echoes of a Wounded Soul, Emmanuel Marete Kimathi, a young poet, unveils a raw and poignant collection of poems that delve into the depths of human struggle and resilience. The poems delve into emotional trauma, mental health, and the "war within" while seeking light amidst darkness. It reflects on the cultural realities of contemporary Kenya, including communal silence around emotional pain and the complexities of masculinity. Pieces revolve around early teen self-awareness and the search for redemption. Dawn to dust is a testament to the enduring strength of the human spirit, capturing the beauty and pain of existence from dawn to dust. A reflective literary work exploring themes of personal struggle, resilience, and the wounded human spirit, set against contemporary African cultural contexts.
List(s) this item appears in: Doreen--KNB--2026
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In Dawn to Dust: Echoes of a Wounded Soul, Emmanuel Marete Kimathi, a young poet, unveils a raw and poignant collection of poems that delve into the depths of human struggle and resilience. The poems delve into emotional trauma, mental health, and the "war within" while seeking light amidst darkness. It reflects on the cultural realities of contemporary Kenya, including communal silence around emotional pain and the complexities of masculinity. Pieces revolve around early teen self-awareness and the search for redemption.
Dawn to dust is a testament to the enduring strength of the human spirit, capturing the beauty and pain of existence from dawn to dust. A reflective literary work exploring themes of personal struggle, resilience, and the wounded human spirit, set against contemporary African cultural contexts.

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