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Bloodaxe Poetry Introductions 1 : Alexander, Alvi, Dharker and Kay by Moniza. Alvi, Elizabeth Alexander and Jackie Kay (2006, Trade Paperback)
World of Books USA (1194082)
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Bloodaxe Poetry Introductions: 1: Alexander, Alvi, Dharker and Kay (Bloodaxe Poetry Introductions S.). Publisher:Bloodaxe Books Ltd. Author:Kay, Jackie. Book Binding:Paperback. World of Books USA was founded in 2005.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherBloodaxe Books
ISBN-101852247312
ISBN-139781852247317
eBay Product ID (ePID)57057319
Product Key Features
Book TitleBloodaxe Poetry Introductions 1 : Alexander, Alvi, Dharker and Kay
Number of Pages96 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAnthologies (Multiple Authors)
Publication Year2006
IllustratorYes
GenrePoetry
AuthorMoniza. Alvi, Elizabeth Alexander, Jackie Kay
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight5.7 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2006-299456
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal821.9140809287
Synopsis"Bloodaxe Poetry Introductions" are a new kind of anthology aimed at the general reader as well as the poetry lover. Compiled by "Staying Alive" editor, Neil Astley, each book in the series covers four leading contemporary poets in depth, with substantial selections covering the whole range of each writer's poetry, as well as intriguing and illuminating background material, including profiles, interviews, essays and commentary by the poets. The first "Introduction" brings together four writers from different ethnic backgrounds whose poetry explores questions of cultural identity, race, gender and exile as well as celebrating cultural difference, love, courage and the human spirit. Elizabeth Alexander is a leading American poet whose work has been inspired by the 'rich infinity' of the African-American experience. Hers is a vital and vivid poetic voice on race, gender, politics and motherhood. Moniza Alvi left Pakistan for England when a few months old. Drawing on real and imaginary homelands, her poems are 'witty and imbued with unexpected and delicious glimpses of the surreal' (Maura Dooley). Imtiaz Dharker was born in Pakistan, grew up a Muslim Calvinist in Glasgow and now divides her time between India and Britain. Her main themes are childhood, exile, home, displacement, religious strife and terror. Jackie Kay was an adopted child of Scottish/Nigerian descent brought up by white parents. With humour and feeling, her poetry explores gender, sexuality, identity, racism and cultural difference as well as love and music., Highlighting the work of four poets, this anthology contains substantial selections of their work alongside background material, including profiles, interviews, essays and commentary. It includes Elizabeth Alexander, Moniza Alvi, Imtiaz Dharker and Jackie Kay. It is aimed at the general reader, as well as the poetry lover.
LC Classification NumberPR1227
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