Anita Pati
Hiding to Nothing (Pavilion Poetry)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781800854826
- author:
- Anita Pati
- format:
- Trade Paperback
- publisher:
- Liverpool University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 0
- Dimensions:
- 19.1 x 12.1 x 0.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Toys, Games & Puzzles, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Anita Pati's debut collection, Hiding to Nothing, explores the impact of violence and empire's aftermath on the human psyche. Through internal dialogue and multi-layered narratives, this powerful work examines how feelings of unbelonging can disrupt perceptions of identity, particularly for brown female bodies in hostile environments. The collection delves into the complex legacies of colonial history, revealing how these experiences can shape our understanding of ourselves and others. A central sequence, Bloodfruit, based on interviews with women, sheds light on the often-overlooked narratives of infertility and the challenges faced by those seeking to become mothers. Pati's lyrical approach unravels the ambiguities and ambivalences that cloud our decisions, highlighting the need to break cycles of trauma and aggression. Ultimately, Hiding to Nothing offers a nuanced exploration of the human experience, one that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.
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