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Resistance

An Anthology of Overcoming
Series: Sursum Serires
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In the spirit of Che Guevara, the renowned guerrilla theorist's guerrilla war tactics are woven into five poem sets and five short stories to inspire the spirit of resistance in us all. Collectively written by these skilled writers: 1.Rachel Teferet: MFA Candidate, Jewish Anti-Zionist Activist2.Regina Rae... Read More
Format: Hardback
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Five poem sets and five short stories inspire the spirit of resistance in us all. Ten writers from diverse backgrounds & creative writing programs converge in one literary volume on resistance. Inspired by the 1808 Dos de Mayo uprising.

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In the spirit of Che Guevara, the renowned guerrilla theorist's guerrilla war tactics are woven into five poem sets and five short stories to inspire the spirit of resistance in us all. Collectively written by these skilled writers:

1.Rachel Teferet: MFA Candidate, Jewish Anti-Zionist Activist

2.Regina Rae Weiss: Stoneybrook MFA & Fiction Writer

3.Marjorie Gowdy: Fiction Writer

4.Adjie Henderson: Emeritus Molecular Scientist & Fiction Writer

5.Rod Raglin: Journalist, Photographer, Editor & Author

6.DJ Murphy: University Lecturer, Author, & Poet

7.B. E. Nugent: Irish Writer

8.Judith Skillman: Floating Bridge Press Chapbook Winner, Author, &Poet

9.Jane Berger Herschlag: Ritcher Associate of the Arts & Author

10.Sean Padraic McCarthy: 'The Best American Shorter Stories' Highlighted Writer

Ten writers from diverse backgrounds, creative writing programs, and publishing worlds converge to create one singular literary volume on resistance. Inspired by the everyday people of Malasaña in the Dos de Mayo uprising of 1808 against Napoleon.

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    Resistance
    In the spirit of Che Guevara, the renowned guerrilla theorist's guerrilla war tactics are woven into five poem sets and five short stories to inspire the spirit of resistance in us all. Collectively written by these skilled writers: 1.Rachel Teferet: MFA Candidate, Jewish Anti-Zionist Activist2.Regina Rae Weiss: Stoneybrook MFA & Fiction Writer3.Marjorie Gowdy: Fiction Writer4.Adjie Henderson: Emeritus Molecular Scientist &...
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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798998632433

Publisher: Awatum Press, L.L.C.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 August 2026

Imprint: Awatum Press, L.L.C.

Edition: Second of May Special-Edition ed.

Contributors:

  • Edited by L N Wyman
  • Guest editor Elijah Zehyoue
  • Edited by Brenton Brock

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 395g

Pages: 168

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir General Fiction Literary Fiction Non-Fiction Series: Sursum Serires

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