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“Creativity is a space for solitary longing, the desire to be elsewhere in space and time, to be in a new ideal world where life is as it should be.”

Quote by Chenjerai Hove

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Chenjerai Hove, born on February 9, 1956, and passed away on July 12, 2015, was a renowned poet from Zimbabwe. His works are known for their profound emotions and critical insights into social realities, making him an important figure in Zimbabwean literature. more

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