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Jamila Abbas’ Between the Lines of a Photograph: An Ode to Memory and Loss

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  By Paul Liam Jamila Abbas’ Between the Lines of a Photograph explores the intricate intersection between memory and loss. It x-rays the subliminal emotions of love, pain, and loss symbolically represented by the metaphor of a photograph. A photograph is a mirror into the past, present, and future, it is a representation of our happy and sad moments as we journey through life in search of meaning and purpose. The collection forges an evocative metaphor of nostalgic narratives embodying its subject's memories through a photograph's prism. Thus, between the lines of a photograph lies a rich repertoire of memories discernible only through a careful examination and recollection of past experiences. Abbas presupposes that poetry is akin to a photograph with multiple layers of meaning and interpretation. Consequently, it suffices to posit that, nostalgia, love, and loss constitute the larger leitmotif of the collection, in each poem, we encounter a strand of one of these themes thro...

The Arts-Muse Fair is BACK!

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Dearest Creative, We are BACK! Have you missed us? Because we have! But hey, we're excited to announce that we're back and ready to dive into business! And we can't wait to receive your exciting creations. While away, we've been exploring new ideas, connecting with inspiring individuals, and delving deep into the ever-evolving world of creativity. We can't wait to bring you along on this journey!!  What can you expect from us in the coming months?  Well, think of us as your art curators; we will be bringing you unique stories, poems, book reviews, and beautiful sights from the art of photography!  We will also share the latest updates from the art and literary world; we will cover festivals, travels, events, and everything arts and Culture. But hey, this isn't just about us—it's about you too! We want to hear your thoughts, questions, and ideas.  Feel free to contact us via comments, email, or our social media handles.  You can also send in your works for pu...

Book review | Novel – Nostalgia

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Book :  Nostalgia Author :  Akintunde Oyajobi Publisher :  Delta Publications (Nigeria) Ltd Reviewer : Aminu S Muhammad The jealousy of a husband seething from sexual frustration sets off strings of actions and counter-actions that frame the story of a near-tragedy that Nostalgia is.   Akintunde Oyajobi deploys fine language, tight plot and gripping suspense to tell this story of love, hurt, and tears brought upon the Tunde Giwa family by an act of indiscretion by Rebecca, which in turn fired up the vindictive part of Tunde, her husband. Tunde, the protagonist of the novel needed to prove his manhood to Rebecca, his beautiful wife, the pleasure of which she habitually deprives him in the bedroom. This, he did with the irascibility of an entitled African husband by calling Rebecca a whore and sending her out of his house after a misunderstanding that bordered on suspected infidelity. Embarrassed by her husband’s accusation and buoye...