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SUMMARY:Local Author Presentation with Walter James Sylvia
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of readings and discussion from Walter James Sylvia’s “Noumena”. \nNOUMENA blends memoir\, fiction\, and philosophical discourse. self-destruction and spiritual rebirth. Its nonlinear structure and surreal elements give it a dreamlike quality.\nThe prose has a lyrical\, almost meditative quality that is immersive\, that\, profoundly engages with identity\, addiction\, and transcendence. The writing paints strong mental pictures\, drawing the reader into its surreal landscape\, and just may become a polished mirror for one to see themselves. \nBooks are available for purchase from the author at this event. Books are also available through the publisher and online retailers: https://outskirtspress.com/noumena \nWalter James Sylvia is a lifelong resident of the city of New Bedford\, Massachusetts. He was a singer/songwriter for 30 years. He was the first born of working-class parents\, James and Claire Sylvia. He followed suit and worked for the city of New Bedford as well as in manufacturing factories. Close to his sister Laura and his brother John\, both of New Bedford. Today he advocates for the homeless when he can\, and facilitates two recovery based groups locally.
URL:https://explorenewbedford.org/event/local-author-presentation-with-walter-james-sylvia/
LOCATION:New Bedford Free Public Library\, 613 Pleasant St\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown,Educational,Free,Poetry
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