KNYGA Richard Gwyn Stowaway

Discover the captivating world of Stowaway by Richard Gwyn, a remarkable poetry collection published in 2018. Spanning 72 pages, this collection takes readers on a thought-provoking journey through the eastern Mediterranean. Gwyn's stowaway, an anti-Ulysses figure, embarks on adventures that transcend time, weaving together mythic and magical elements with significant historical events—from the fall of Byzantium to the ongoing Syrian civil war and the rise of the Islamic State. Through the lens of the stowaway, readers encounter a rich tapestry of experiences, with the voice of the speaker sometimes shifting to a reflective narrator. Stowaway invites you to explore the depths of history and human experience, making it a must-read for poetry lovers and those intrigued by the complexities of the Middle East. Dive into Gwyn's poetic world and experience the intertwining of reality and imagination.