Welsh, Sarah Lawson

Grace Nichols (Writers & Their Work) (Writers & Their Work)

(No reviews yet) Write a Review
ISBN 13:
9780746309551
author:
Welsh, Sarah Lawson
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Northcote House Publishers Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2007
Pages:
168
Dimensions:
138mm X 216mm
Genre:
Poetry, Drama & Criticism
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£16.80

Description

Grace Nichols: A Study of Border Crossings This study offers a fresh perspective on Grace Nichols's work, exploring her poetry as a series of border crossings. Rather than focusing on the tensions between her Caribbean and British identities, it examines how her major female protagonists navigate different cultural and psychic landscapes. Nichols's poetry is seen as a exploration of the boundaries of race, class, and gender, offering insights into the lived experience of being a black woman in Britain. The book delves into the specifics of black British women's writing, feminist reading strategies, reframing history, and revisioning myth in Nichols's work, shedding light on the nature of diaspora, cultural hybridity, and the complex meaning of 'home' for migrant writers. Through its analysis, this study provides a nuanced understanding of Nichols's poetry and its significance within the context of black British women's writing.

View AllClose

Related Products

Related Products

William Blake (Writers & Their Work)
Add to Cart
Quick view

William Blake (Writers & Their Work)

Vine, Steve

£22.92
William Blake: A Revolutionary Visionary Steve Vine's study explores the full range of Blake's poetry and illuminated books, from early songs to late epics. This book focuses on the socially radical...