An anthology of short stories crafted by different authors titled Beneath Humanity was launched on Sunday afternoon at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre.
The book has been edited by Temwani Mgunda and Alfred Msadala, who have also contributed stories.
Other contributing authors are Akossa Mphepo Hiwa, Benedicto Wokomaatani Malunga, Tionge Mhone Kaluwa, Wesley Macheso, Steve Chimombo, Cecelia Hasha Dube, Janet Chikoja, Kingsley Jika, Egidio Mpanga, Stanley Onjezani Kenani, William Khalipwina Mpina, Nick Tembo, Lee Ajussa Leonard, Stembridge Dishoni and Deborah Nyangulu.
Msadala, who is Pen Malawi President and recited a poem during the launch, said the thematic fabric of the content is about social living and human behaviour.
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“The contributors were advised to subscribe pieces which they felt could attract people’s judgement and censure.
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It is about the truth with freedom of expression,” he said.
The launch was presided over by President of Mighty Mukuru Wanderers Thomson Mpinganjira, who sponsored the event and also bought the book at K2.5 million during auction.
The launch was also spiced up by performances from poets Luckier Chikopa, Brenda Louis and Vijhe.
