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Literature & Fiction

Born to Slow Horses (Wesleyan Poetry Series)

Born to Slow Horses (Wesleyan Poetry Series)
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Winner of the Griffin International Poetry Prize (2006)

Kamau Brathwaiteâ€™s newest work, Born to Slow Horses, is a series of poetic meditations on islands and exile, language and ritual, and the force of personal and historical passions and griefs. These poems are haunted, figuratively and literally, by spirits of the African diaspora and drenched in the colors, sounds, and rhythms of the islands. But they also encompass the world of the exile and return, and the events of 9/11 in New York City. Brathwaite is one of the foremost voices in postcolonial inquiry and expression, and his poetry is densely rooted and expansive.

Using his unusual â€œsycoraxâ€ signature typography and spelling, Brathwaite brings a cultural specificity, with distinct accents, sonic gestures, and pronunciations, into his pagesâ€”making them new, exciting, and rich in nuances.
Country USA
Brand Wesleyan University Press
Manufacturer Wesleyan University Press
Binding Hardcover
EANs 9780819567451
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

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