Contactless

Unmasked Writings/Historias desconfinadas is a series of five chapbooks mapping the emotional angles of the pandemic and giving voice to introspection. Volume five, Contactless/Miradas-19, features two texts by Andre Hughes and Christopher Perry, translated by Aída López Milán.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 48 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: UEA Publishing Project

Poetic Reflection on Disjointed Life: A Diary of a Village Affected by Pandemic

In a unique collaboration between Creative Writing students at the University of East Anglia (UEA) and students of Translation Studies at the University de Alcalá, Unmasked Writings/Historias desconfinadas is a series of five chapbooks that explore the emotional angles of the pandemic and give voice to the long moments of introspection we all cultivated during the hardest months of this crisis. Each text is presented in both the original English and the translated Spanish.

This is volume five, Contactless/Miradas-19.

After Noon by Andre Hughes, translated by Aída López Milán

Contactless by Christopher Perry, translated by Aída López Milán

Unmasked Writings/Historias desconfinadas is a powerful testament to the resilience and creativity of the human spirit in the face of adversity. These chapbooks offer a glimpse into the lives of individuals and communities affected by the pandemic, and their stories will resonate with readers worldwide.

Through their words, we witness the struggles, fears, and hopes of those who have been forced to adapt to a new way of life. We see the strength of human connection and the importance of finding meaning in the midst of chaos.

Unmasked Writings/Historias desconfinadas is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the human experience during this unprecedented time. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always light to be found.

In conclusion, Unmasked Writings/Historias desconfinadas is a remarkable collaboration that showcases the power of poetry and translation to connect people across cultures and languages. It is a testament to the resilience and creativity of the human spirit in the face of adversity, and it offers a glimpse into the lives of individuals and communities affected by the pandemic. I highly recommend this series to anyone who wants to understand the human experience during this unprecedented time.

Weight: 82g
Dimension: 139 x 215 x 6 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913861650