Monster (Paperback)
Benson, Dzifa (Author)
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Monster is a bold and lyrical exploration of the Black female body as a site of oppression and resistance. At its heart is a study of the world of Sarah Baartman, aka the Hottentot Venus, a Khoikhoi woman from South Africa who was displayed in freak shows in 19th-century Europe.
Reviews
This is an amazing collection, not only for a debut but for a poet at any stage. It's versatile and virtuosic, experimental and moving, complex and culturally important.Bernardine EvaristoThese are the most brilliant and accomplished poems I have read in many years. This is what truly great ...
ISBN (SKU)
9781780377261
Pages
136
Weight
274g
Dimensions
234x156x11
Imprint
Bloodaxe Books
Published
23, October, 2024
Genres
Poetry & Drama
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