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020			_a9789914949155
040			_aKenya National Library Service
082			_a828.99676201 KIM
100			_aKimathi, Emmanuel Marete
245			_aDawn to dust : _bechoes of a wounded soul / _cEmmanuel Marete Kimathi ; foreword by Emmanuel Ejike.
300			_a74 pages : _bcolour illustrations ; _c19 cm
520			_aIn 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.
650			_aAfrican literature -- 21st century.
650			_aIdentity (Philosophical concept) in literature.
650			_aSuffering -- Psychological aspects -- Literary portrayals.
650			_aResilience (Personality trait) -- Literary portrayals.
700			_aEmmanuel Ejike
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