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Joshua Ferdinand, The Last World of Albion, Portsmouth, England

Joshua Ferdinand invites us to discover The Last Words of Albion

Poems with a predominant narrative…

The idea of ​​looking for elements that lead a reading lover to get hooked on a story is what Joshua Ferdinand has achieved, whom with his passion for creative writing, manages to enrich readers.

Not only that, as a passionate educator and author, he has combined the love of storytelling with the dedication of engaging young minds.

We had the opportunity to speak with Ferdinand, originally from Portsmouth, England, for perlarico.com about his most recent book The Last Words of Albion and what led him to merge haiku in his poems.

1. Who is Joshua Ferdinand?
Joshua: Joshua Ferdinand is an academic who founded Atomic Academia, a platform to bring academic research to focus by making it accessible and engaging.

2. When do you decide to start your new chapter as a writer?
Joshua: This is interesting for me as creative writing was part of my degree at The University of Greenwich. The first collection of poems I thought worth publishing The Last Words of Albion was actually released as a spoken word poetic song.

However, Joshua went beyond exploring concepts and dynamics in his works, including haiku of Japanese origin, which is the result of a poetic composition that consists of three verses of five, seven and five syllables respectively.

3. How was the concept of the book The Last World of Albion born?
Joshua: The poems themselves, while beautiful, stand-alone with an overriding narrative and very subtle sub-stories sticking true to the nature of many aspects of haiku both individually and as a collection did not make a great song. There’s no hook or chorus for example.

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4. What can readers find in the book?
Joshua: There’s a collection of poems inspired by the Japanese style of haiku. You’ll also see elements of senryu and kataua poetry.

Joshua explains, “The last pages contain activities you can go back to the pages to have insightful discussions and activities.”

In his book Joshua Ferdinand fuses Senryu, a three-line, non-rhyming Japanese poetic form structurally similar to haiku but dealing with human nature. While haiku focuses on nature, senryu is concerned with human nature and its weaknesses.

5. How did you get the idea of projecting it through illustrations?
Joshua: Each poem was so powerful in its own way and I knew Arwa could create some beautiful watercolor illustrations that would work perfectly.

The Last Words of Albion, a book that blends fantasy and history to spark curiosity in readers aged 7–12. It’s designed to inspire a love for British history and mythology, while also enhancing language skills and encouraging thoughtful reflection through its rich themes and vivid storytelling.

Beneath Hadrian’s Wall’s ancient shadow, The Last Words of Albion weaves a captivating journey through Britain’s history with the elegance of haiku. More than poetry, it’s a portal to a past filled with valour and strife, illustrating our evolution.

From lush forests to the industrial revolution’s grime, it merges historical gravitas with the ethereal dreams that define us, bridging from Moreland to Metropolis. It has the collaboration of Arwa Ali as illustrator and was published through Austin Macauley Publishers UAE.

6. When and where can you purchase it?
Joshua: It’s available at all major book retailers, if not in store it’s online.

7. Where can we learn more about you?
Joshua: Atomic Academia is my main project but it’s not so much about me as it is about some of the great work our academics are doing at the worlds finest institutions.

Atomic Academia’s Journal this 42-page mini-style newspaper features concise, cutting-edge articles across a range of disciplines, offering fresh insights into today’s most pressing research topics. Designed for academics, students, and curious minds, this limited edition print brings engaging,

8. To whom do you dedicate the book to?
Joshua: My Wife & Baby.

Thank you Joshua Ferdinand for allowing us to know your great work The Last Words of Albion, achieving an interesting mix between poems and concepts to learn a little about British history.

To purchase or learn more about The Last Words of Albion visit Joshua’s Official site or click here.

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