Attainable by Munia Khan offers readers the chance to gather up both poise and understanding about the essence of life and how best to maximise their Attainable by Munia Khan offers readers the chance to gather up both poise and understanding about the essence of life and how best to maximise their potential. The sheer breadth of coverage (as well as the charming and fresh wit so regularly on show in this volume) will make this a formidably helpful work to many, I'm sure. Scott Hastie, Writer and Poet, july 2020 London ....more
I found Munia Khan's Fireclay to be an impressive collection, stuffed full of tender, insightful and penetrating poetry. Scott Hastie, Writer and PoetI found Munia Khan's Fireclay to be an impressive collection, stuffed full of tender, insightful and penetrating poetry. Scott Hastie, Writer and Poet, July 2020 London ....more
"How exceptionally rare that it is that a writer, poet, or indeed artist of any sort has a depth of vision (often brutally hard won...) allied to the "How exceptionally rare that it is that a writer, poet, or indeed artist of any sort has a depth of vision (often brutally hard won...) allied to the technical ability and the courage to lay themselves purposively so bare! And, in so doing, successfully rouse such passion and insight amongst us... Aria Ligi can count herself comfortably amongst that group of brave luminaries... Such unique, powerful and inspiring work that takes us to the oftens grisly, sometimes glorious core of what it is to be mortal." Scott Hastie, Writer and Poet, London. March 2019....more
I feel fortunate to have come across the promising work of Aria Ligi, who is developing a distinct and somewhat haunting poetic voice all of her own. I feel fortunate to have come across the promising work of Aria Ligi, who is developing a distinct and somewhat haunting poetic voice all of her own. For me, her shorter pieces are often her best - the intensity some of these carry is truly impressive - along with her trademark, often erudite and evocatively resonant juxtapositions that deliver such power & interest, inviting reflection with their depth... I agree totally with Nicholas's view that Aria Ligi is indeed a unique, underrated and highly precious voice in the world of contemporary poetry......more
I feel fortunate to have come across the promising work of Aria Ligi, who is developing a distinct and somewhat haunting poetic voice all of her own. I feel fortunate to have come across the promising work of Aria Ligi, who is developing a distinct and somewhat haunting poetic voice all of her own. For me, her shorter pieces are often her best - the intensity some of these carry is truly impressive - along with her trademark, often erudite and evocatively resonant juxtapositions that deliver such power & interest, inviting reflection with their depth...
And in particular, how admirable and ambitious is this piece of empathetic work, specifically devoted to the iconic and oft misunderstood Marie Antoinette: how unique, how impressive and how well realised - truly a labour of love!...more
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