Kay, Jackie
Chiaroscuro
- ISBN 13:
- 9781786829740
- author:
- Kay, Jackie
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oberon Modern Plays
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 80
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 0.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Drama, European,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Chiaroscuro explores the complexities of queer Black womanhood through the lives of four women. Aisha hosts a dinner party that becomes a catalyst for conversations about identity, childhood, and relationships. As the evening unfolds, secrets are revealed and tensions rise, forcing each woman to confront her own sense of self. This searing and tender work is a powerful examination of the experiences of queer Black women. Jackie Kay's writing offers a nuanced and deeply personal look at the challenges and joys of navigating multiple identities. Through its exploration of light and shade, Chiaroscuro sheds light on the often-overlooked stories of women in history. Aisha, Yomi, Beth, and Opal are all searching for answers to questions that have haunted them for years.
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