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Stephen Robert Kuta

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Born

in Chelmsford, The United Kingdom

June 11, 1978

Website

http://www.stephenkuta.com

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History, Nonfiction, Poetry

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Stephen Robert Kuta was born in Chelmsford, Essex, England in 1978, the second eldest of five children and second-generation Polish/English descent. His grandfather spent his young adult life in a Nazi Labour Camp before arriving in England in the early 1950’s.
He studied English Language, Literature, History and Drama and continues to study humanities as his chosen field of study, he went onto to publish prose and poetry in selected anthologies throughout the 1990's and was credited with a publication in the national newspaper, the Sunday Mirror in remembrance of Diana Princess of Wales.
He eventually edited an anthology of work in 2005, a book intended to bring the voices of the world together collectively in response to the 2004 Boxing Day ...more

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	Once I Write of Love: Selected Poetry and Prose it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	War and Verse, Poetry and Prose of World War One: As seen in the Wartime Press by Stephen Robert Kuta (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Edward Shillito, Mary Symon 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mrs Mary Plaskett 1739 - 1827 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Paint The Sky With Stars: Selected Poetry in Remembrance of the Boxing Day Tsunami 2004 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Selina's Letter, Tales of Suicide from Victorian and Edwardian London it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Life in Monochrome: Poetry and Prose it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	FOR GOD'S SAKE HOLD YOUR TONGUE, AND LET ME LOVE: Biography and Select Poetry of John Donne it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stormforge, Lightning Strikes on Seadragon Wings: The Jarl of Møre (Stormforge Saga Book 1) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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A large ceramic jar with a carinated body and rolled rim. This item has a very low ping and a very deep earthy smell when sprayed with a little water.

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4th-5th century A.D.

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2.07 kg, 22.5 cm high (8 7/8 in.).

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Acquired 1980-2015.Ex Abelita family collection. Bought at auction in February 2023 via Timeline Auctions, Harwich.

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Anne's House of Dreams (Anne of Green Gables, #5)

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Stephen Robert Kuta rated a book it was amazing Cleopatra by Saara El-Arifi (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A wonderful retelling of Cleopatra’s life, I have always had an interest in the history of Egypt and this book certainly didn’t disappoint. The novel captures your imagination.
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Stephen Robert Kuta rated a book it was amazing Anne of Windy Poplars (Anne of Green Gables, #4) by L.M. Montgomery	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Another wonderful book in the Anne of Green Gables series, this book is very different from the first three, more of a memoir of her time as principal of Summerside school. The book fills a gap in her life and was written after Anne’s house of dreams ...more
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Stephen Robert Kuta rated a book it was amazing Anne of the Island (Anne of Green Gables, #3) by L.M. Montgomery	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Another beautiful book by Lucy Montgomery, this series of books certainly has a lure of magic about them, a perfect series of books to bring about a smile and warmth in your heart.
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Stephen Robert Kuta rated a book it was amazing Anne of Avonlea (Wordsworth Collector's Edition) by L.M. Montgomery	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A great second novel in this wonderful series. Full of charm, innocence, humour and love.
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Stephen Robert Kuta rated a book it was amazing The Shape of Water by Guillermo del Toro	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This is a very enjoyable book, just as good as the movie, or perhaps even better. Great book
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I really enjoyed this novel, very dark, tragic and twisted. A beautiful ghost story of a deeply inflicted man haunted by the loss of love. Elegantly written and a wonderful retelling of the classic novel Wuthering Heights, a story I know well from ch ...more
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This is a wonderful novel and I’m so pleased I read it, full of energy, innocence, joy, beauty, love and sadness. I look forward to reading the entire series.
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This book certainly gave me a lot to think about. Migration is an issue that affects pretty much every nation worldwide and is an issue that has been ongoing for centuries. My own grandfather was a refugee, so I have a lot of empathy for the people f ...more
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A very in-depth look at the life of Edward III, the politics and people that helped shape his reign. It was an interesting book but full of huge amounts of information that isn’t easily digested. It was well researched though and curated very nicely. ...more
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“The sacrifice our ancestors gave yesterday
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“Just like our ancestors, we too will fall out of living memory and be forgotten.
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“Lots of things rock my boat, but my love for you. tips the whole thing over.”
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“Curiosity like Pandora, gave the world great things”
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“Be Yourself!
you can try at home first.”
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“The sacrifice our ancestors gave yesterday
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“A true positive life
Will see the light in everyone”
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