Bagoo, Andre
Burn
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848614154
- author:
- Bagoo, Andre
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Shearsman Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 70
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.4 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Burn by Andre Bagoo is a vibrant and experimental poetry collection that explores themes of personal and societal angst, love, art, history, literature, myth, popular culture, ritual, and memory. Shaped by the author's Caribbean heritage and experiences, these poems traverse geographical locations, from his island home to distant lands like Iceland. Bagoo's work is characterized by its vivid language, enigmatic tone, and surreal imagery, drawing on a wide range of influences and references. With its unique blend of passion and introspection, this collection invites readers to gaze into the 'sea of mirrors' that reflects our deepest desires and fears. Through its kaleidoscopic and often unsettling poems, Burn offers a powerful exploration of the human experience, one that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.