Book Launch - Man/ Born/ Free: Writings on the Human Spirit from Singapore

23 March 2011
Book Launch - Man/ Born/ Free: Writings on the Human Spirit from Singapore
Deadline: 26 March 2011

Join us for the book launch of "Man/Born/Free: Writings on the Human Spirit from Singapore" edited by Gwee Li Sui, featuring the works of 27 Singaporean writers and poets.


This literary anthology – centred on the travails of the human spirit – is like none other published in Singapore. It testifies to the social reflections of generations of Singaporean writers and their inquiries into issues of freedom, equality, humanity, and hope. The selection brings together works originally written in English, Chinese, Malay,and Tamil across almost six decades of Singaporean life. They are arranged here in a compelling way that argues for the inevitable interconnections of these concerns.

"Man/Born/Free" is an exciting initiative to commemorate the relationship between Singapore and South Africa as extended through the 2011 event, Spotlight Singapore in Cape Town.

Poems and prose featured in this book include works by:

Abdul Ghani Hamid - Aflian Sa'at - Amiroudine - Anuar Othman - Boey Kim Cheng - Elangovan - Isa Kamari - Johar Buang - Gilbert Koh - Goh Poh Seng - Gwee Li Sui - Kadayanallur Jameela - Aaron Lee - Lee Tzu Pheng - Catherine Lim - David Leo - Masrui S.N. - Mohamed Latiff Bin Mohamed - Ng Yi-Sheng - Alvin Pang - James Puthucheary - Said Zahari - Kirpal Singh - Tan Jing Quee - Edwin Thumboo - Ting Keng Siong - Yeng Pway Ngon.

For enquiries, email Adeleena at events@ethosbooks.com.sg or Tel: 6846 4771.

Co-organised with The Arts House, this book launch is part of The Arts House’s 7th anniversary celebrations – Writing Our Worlds – an Open House event from 11am to 8pm on Saturday 26th March.

11:00am - 12:00pm
The Arts House,
Level 2, Living Room,
1 Old Parliament Lane,
Singapore 179429
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