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Trinity De/tached

Thirteen writers from Wales, England, Canada and the United States have joined forces to entertain, amuse and shock readers of their new anthology. Published by Parthian Books, De/tached is the work of students of the MA Creative Writing at Trinity College Carmarthen and contains stories and poems that are set to challenge the reader’s perceptions of life.

In her foreword to the book, writing director of the master’s programme, Menna Elfyn says, "this splendid fusion of writing about everyday realtionships and desire, longing loss, pain and the uncertainty of our destinies, remind us all of what it is to be human, possessing our ’need for roots’ and at times ’de/tachment’".

The stories and poems vary greatly – from those that create sensual and stark images that magnify the fragility of life to chilling Gothic tales and musings of faraway days - but all represent the authors’ passion and delight for writing.

"These pieces contain powerful issues, as well as romance, humour and not least trouble. A thoroughly varied and enjoyable read, with something for every taste."
Kitty Sewell