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Fred D’Aguiar in conversation with Gabriel Gbadamosi

In front of a London audience, the poet discusses his most recent book and the challenges of living with and writing about cancer
12th April, 2023
'I cannot wear a wristwatch anymore because of what time has done to my body. I look at wall clocks and see them as portals that open pathways into our minds and hearts.'
Fred D’Aguiar

Fred D’Aguiar

Fred D'Aguiar is a poet feeling with his mind to unravel the knots of trans-Atlantic history.

Gabriel Gbadamosi

Gabriel Gbadamosi

Gabriel Gbadamosi is a poet, playwright, essayist and critic.

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