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TBR Spring 25 is Here
We are bored. Bored of mainstream narratives, of ceaseless mumbling, of effortlessly click-and-publish words. Bored of opinion-sharing and provocation, of judgment without curiosity. And we are bored of the violence of the banal. But mostly, we’re bored of stories that offer nothing but the already known. Putting together this issue, TBR Spring 2025, was an […]
Collected Works in Contemporary Prose and Art
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I will not forgive his fidelity
Translated by Vlora Konushevci I will not forgive his fidelity I will not forgive him for never cheating on meI won’t forgive him!As I wanted to appear merciful,I wanted to…
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Dastid Miluka: Joyous, Hallucinogenic Art
Discover the captivating world of Belgian-Albanian artist Dastid Miluka, whose vibrant use of color, surrealism, and abstract forms reflects his unique upbringing and rich cultural heritage. Explore how his experiences…
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Bright & 9 other poems
A collection of introspective poems exploring urban life, nature, community, and identity. These works juxtapose the mundane with the profound, delving into themes of decay, resilience, connection, and the search…
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Grief Transforms Us: Nick Cave on Loss and Love
So keep your candles burningAnd make her journey bright and pureThat she will keep returningAlways and forever– Nick Cave, Into my Arms When a man who has lost his two…
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5 Flemish Romantic Stories To Read This Summer
As summer arrives, bringing with it long, lazy days perfect for diving into a good book, we turn our attention to the rich literary tradition of Flanders. What other way…
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Dead Parents For Rent
I met Ramiz Beka beside the National Theatre building, which no longer exists. Before we sat down at a café along the pedestrian street, he asked me in great detail…
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Luljeta Lleshanaku: Poetry Prepared Me for Difficult Times
“Poetry has been and still is a means: it has made my life easier, as an alternative way of living, especially when I needed it the most, in my early…
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In principium
It is like speaking of the bud and thinking of the flower, describing sickness and hoping for healing, talking about life and forgetting death. This is what this occurrence is…
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Reality of blur
A poignant compilation of poems exploring themes of longing, despair, and the search for light and meaning in life. These verses delve into the complexities of human emotion, the struggle…
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Homo Antarcticus
Here I rest, in South Georgia. A few feet of evolution away lie the graves of whale hunters, pointing north. A white fence shields them from elephant seals and their…
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Mari and Vala
A haunting tale of vengeance and justice, set against the enchanting backdrop of Lake Como. As darkness unfolds, identities blur, and moral questions arise.
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Howling into the Static
“Howling into the Static” dives into the dissonance of modern identity, existential musings, and cultural critique, weaving fragmented reflections that echo mortality and meaning.
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Confessions Of A Book Reviewer
A Must Read for any literary critic, “Confessions of a Book Reviewer” is a narrative essay penned in 1946. In it, Orwell examines the book reviewer’s lifestyle, underscoring the challenges…