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Roots and Wings - A Selection of Works by Writers from the Creative Arts Programme

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Roots and Wings - A Selection of Works by Writers from the Creative Arts Programme
Roots and Wings - A Selection of Works by Writers from the Creative Arts Programme

Diverse voices shaping Singapore's creative landscape.

If you're intrigued by the myriad of perspectives that form a nation's cultural tapestry, "Roots And Wings" is a literary mosaic you shouldn't miss. As a collection from Singapore's Creative Arts Programme, it not only showcases emerging talents but also offers a unique insight into the city-state's evolving artistic expression. Your reading journey here will be as diverse as it is enriching.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Roots and Wings - A Selection of Works by Writers from the Creative Arts Programme

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ISBN: 9789810831936
Related Collections: Art, Creative Nonfiction
Related Topics: Art Books Monographs, Art and Photography, Nonfiction Poetry
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Diverse voices shaping Singapore's creative landscape.

If you're intrigued by the myriad of perspectives that form a nation's cultural tapestry, "Roots And Wings" is a literary mosaic you shouldn't miss. As a collection from Singapore's Creative Arts Programme, it not only showcases emerging talents but also offers a unique insight into the city-state's evolving artistic expression. Your reading journey here will be as diverse as it is enriching.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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