Sascha Aurora Akhtar Libros

Exploring themes of mythology and the mystical, this debut poetry collection offers a post-modern Gothic experience. The author skillfully intertwines archaic language with modern slang and wordplay, crafting a unique linguistic style. With a focus on meaning-making and the magical, the poems serve as a grimoire, inviting readers into a world where the old and the new coexist in a rich tapestry of expression.

Of Necessity & Wanting is a collection of lyrical, atmospheric stories of varying lengths set in urban Pakistan. At its forefront are the concerns of people who are lower down on the metaphorical 'chain' of status and power, especially in the context of their symbiotic relationship with those they see as 'other,' ' privileged' or 'fair.'