Lost in a Quatrain by Adiela Akoo is a relatable, inspiring, thought-provoking read on a journey to becoming, a journey of hope and healing.

Each poem tells a story that pieces together the puzzle of this crazy, not always romantic, experience we call life...
 
Written over 18 years, Lost in a Quatrain is a select collection of deep, must-read, soul-stirring poetry

With just 48 poems, Lost in a Quatrain is a quick, but deeply contemplative read.
 
Described as: 'One woman's voice that speaks for so many'
 
BIPOC / Marginalised Voices
 

 

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TRANSLATION:  English Alongside Odia

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In 2019, Bharati Nayak won a signed copy of Lost in a Quatrain by Adiela Akoo.

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That was the start of quite an adventure for that particular copy. After being delayed in transit on route to India for 76 days and at one point thought "lost" due to cyclone Fani causing chaos in the region at the time, Lost in a Quatrain finally found its way into her hands. But this story did not end there...

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Bharati, a very talented poet, fell in love with the universal messages of Adiela Akoo’s deep, soulful poetry that strongly resonated with her own life experiences, particularly as a woman. So, during the Covid 19 lockdown of 2020, she set about translating Lost in a Quatrain into her mother tongue, Odia. The translation was completed towards the end of 2020.

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In her own words, Bharati had this to say about Lost in a Quatrain by Adiela Akoo:

“It is such a wonderful book that brings to the fore the struggles, pains, as well as the victory of the women in a society where woman subjugation, colour discrimination, and religious predominance were quite common. While translating the book I felt as if it is not Adiela Akoo speaking, but me and billions of other women, all speaking about our own struggles”

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Read Reviews for Lost in a Quatrain  and  see a list of Awards & Honours

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- Read Quotes from Lost in a Quatrain here

 

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- Available soon online or in stores. If out of stock, ask your local bookstore/ library to order a copy for you by stating:

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Lost in a Quatrain by Adiela Akoo, English with Odia:

 

Print ISBN - 978 1 991 20976 4

Ebook ISBN - 978 1 991 20977 1


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