Choi, Don Mee
DMZ Colony
- ISBN 13:
- 9781940696959
- author:
- Choi, Don Mee
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Wave Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 152
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 17.1 centimetres (0.24 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature,Literary Criticsm, American,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
DMZ Colony by Don Mee Choi is a powerful exploration of the interconnected histories between South Korea and the United States. This collection weaves together poems, prose, photographs, and drawings to create a vivid portrait of those who have been shaped by war and colonization. Through innovative deployments of voice, story, and poetics, Choi holds history accountable and offers a hopeful vision for humanity. The book is a testament to the enduring power of translation as a poetic device, navigating historical and linguistic borders with precision and nuance. By exploring the intertwined histories of two nations, Choi sheds light on the complexities of identity, culture, and belonging. This is a work that will challenge your perceptions and encourage you to think critically about the world around you. Through its diverse forms and styles, DMZ Colony presents a powerful vision of resistance and resilience in the face of empire and oppression.