Chan, Mary Jean
Fleche
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571348046
- author:
- Chan, Mary Jean
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 88
- Dimensions:
- 20.5 x 16 x 0.5 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Poetry, General, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Mary Jean Chan's Flèche presents a powerful exploration of identity, belonging, and vulnerability. This poignant collection weaves together themes of multilingualism, queerness, and cultural history to create a deeply personal and urgent voice. Through a series of poems, Chan threads together memories of her childhood, her mother's experiences in twentieth-century China, and the complexities of reconciling safety with desire for connection. The result is a richly imagined exploration of what it means to be seen and heard. Chan's poetry is both dazzling and devastating, offering a nuanced portrayal of the human experience that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable.