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      Maung Swan Yi, A Burmese Encyclopedia (Burmese Text)
      by Khet Mar / February 21, 2013

      Poet Maung Swan Yi has been living in exile for over a decade due to his work with political organizations in Burma, but he finally has hope of returning home.

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      Maung Swan Yi: A Burmese Encyclopedia
      by Khet Mar / February 21, 2013

      Poet Maung Swan Yi has been living in exile for over a decade due to his work with political organizations in Burma, but he finally has hope of returning home.

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    • Liao Yiwu Frankfurt book fair 2010
      A Loser at Home, a Winner in the Outside World
      by Tienchi Martin-Liao / November 7, 2012

      Liao Yiwu, recent winner of the Friedenspreis prize in Germany, has received worldwide recognition for his writing; however, in China he is derided as a loser.

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      Aung Way: A Poet in Exile (Burmese Text)
      by Khet Mar / November 1, 2012

      In this week’s Tea House Khet Mar profiles Burmese poet Aung Way who has been living in exile since 2007. He now has the option of returning to Burma.

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      Aung Way: A Poet in Exile
      by Khet Mar / November 1, 2012

      In this week’s Tea House Khet Mar profiles Burmese poet Aung Way who has been living in exile since 2007. He now has the option of returning to Burma.

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