Hazelton, Rebecca

Gloss (Wisconsin Poetry Series)

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ISBN 13:
9780299321642
author:
Hazelton, Rebecca
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
University of Wisconsin Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
104
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 1 centimetres
Genre:
Poetry, American, Poetry
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 20 working days
£12.36

Description

Rebecca Hazelton's poetry collection explores the complexities of identity and performance in contemporary American culture. Through three parts, she examines how we present ourselves to others, often behind masks of power, beauty, or social expectation. Hazelton's poems are marked by their keen insight into the tensions between appearance and reality, and her wry, playful tone pokes fun at the societal pressures that shape our lives. With a focus on the negotiation of power and performance in intimate settings, she confronts the difficulties of being seen and understood for who we truly are. This collection is a thought-provoking exploration of the human experience, one that challenges readers to consider the ways in which we present ourselves to others and the consequences of this.

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