Chingonyi, Kayo
Kumukanda
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784741396
- author:
- Chingonyi, Kayo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House UK
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 64
- Dimensions:
- 5.2 x 0.2 x 8.5 inches
- Genre:
- Literature & Fiction, Poetry, Regional & Cultural,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A powerful debut collection exploring black boyhood, masculinity and grief. Kumukanda is a tender, nostalgic and darkly hilarious exploration of identity and belonging, as seen through the rites of passage from the Luvale tribe. Underpinned by a love of music, language and literature, this collection celebrates what it means to be British and not British, all at once. The poems in Kumukanda explore the complexities of being caught between two worlds: ancestral and contemporary; living and dead; self-perception and societal expectations. A beautiful and necessary work, this is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in exploring the intersections of race, identity and masculinity. Shortlisted for several prestigious poetry prizes, including the Costa Poetry Prize and the Ted Hughes Award, Kumukanda is a remarkable debut from Kayo Chingonyi that will resonate with readers.