Nancy Campbell
Disko Bay
- ISBN 13:
- 9781910392188
- author:
- Nancy Campbell
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Enitharmon Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 64
- Dimensions:
- 13.3 x 0.8 x 21.6 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Set against the harsh yet breathtaking landscape of arctic Greenland, Disko Bay is a poignant collection of poetry that explores the complex relationships between traditional ways of life and modernity.
The poems in this collection address the tensions between cultural heritage and colonial rule, as well as the impact of climate change on the Arctic ecosystem. Through forms rooted in oral performance, Nancy Campbell brings to light the stories and struggles of indigenous communities.
With its unique blend of poetic form and historical context, Disko Bay offers a powerful exploration of the human experience in one of the world's most fragile environments.