A Literary Journal by Arthur Burgif
Let The Ink Run Wild
Original poetry, short stories, philosophy and published opinion from writer Arthur Burgif — gathered in one place, free to read, updated whenever the ink runs.
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STORIES
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PHILOSOPHY
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PUBLISHED ARTICLES
About Inkwells
A Body of Work, Not a Brand
I have created this page not because I can, but to share my experiences as I have seen it all — soldier in two wars, inmate in a military prison, and prisoner of war. Everything on this site, from a single sentence of opinion to a full-length philosophy text, is here because it mattered enough to me to keep.
Originality
My own writing is my own; borrowed classics are always credited.
Access
Every text on this site is free to read and download.
Honesty
One unfiltered voice, no house style, no editorial board.
Explore The Writing
Six Ways Into The Same Mind
Poetry
Original poems alongside full texts of Rimbaud, Eliot, Lorca and the Epic of Gilgamesh.
Philosophy
The shelf that shaped a nihilist outlook: Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche and Sartre.
Articles & Opinion
Published political and cultural commentary, in Arabic and English.
2 Da Point
A short, personal essay on mortality, meaning, and why we have children.
Why Read Inkwells
More Than a Reading List
Original Writing
Everything marked as Arthur’s own is exactly that — nothing generated, nothing borrowed without credit.
Free, No Paywall
Every full-text PDF here, from the Epic of Gilgamesh to Sartre, is free to read and download.
Two Languages
Arthur writes and publishes in both Arabic and English, reflected across the articles collected here.
One Honest Voice
No editorial board, no house style — one writer’s unfiltered perspective, built from lived experience.
From the Reading List
Featured Reads
Poetry
The Epic of Gilgamesh
One of the oldest surviving works of literature, and a poem Arthur keeps returning to.
Poetry
Rimbaud – Voyelles
A synesthetic sonnet from the poet who shaped how Arthur reads in translation.
Philosophy
Hegel
Part of the shelf that pushed Arthur’s worldview toward nihilism and existentialism.
Questions
Frequently Asked
Who is Arthur Burgif?
An Australian writer of Iraqi background — a former Iraqi military communications soldier and prisoner of war who emigrated to Australia in 1994. Read more on the About page.
Are the PDFs free to download?
Yes. Every PDF on this site, whether it’s Arthur’s own writing or a classic text like the Epic of Gilgamesh, is free to read and download, no sign-up required.
Which texts are Arthur’s own writing?
His own poem, a short story, and the essays on the Articles & Opinion and 2 Da Point pages. The rest — Rimbaud, Eliot, Lorca, Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche and the Epic of Gilgamesh — are classic works he has chosen to share.
How often is new content added?
There is no fixed schedule. New poems, essays and articles go up as Arthur writes them — the Articles & Opinion page is the best place to see his most recent published work.
How can I get in touch?
Email arthur@inkwells.org, or use the contact page.
There’s More Ink Where That Came From
Five sections, years of writing, no paywall. Start wherever your curiosity takes you.