Patel, Shailja
Migritude
- ISBN 13:
- 9781885030054
- author:
- Patel, Shailja
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Kaya Production,U.S.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 140
- Dimensions:
- 18.6 x 16.4 x 1.3 cm
- Genre:
- Asian
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A powerful and poignant work of poetry and performance art, Migritude is a tour-de-force that defies categorization. Born from Shailja Patel's own experiences as a migrant woman, this hybrid text weaves together family history, reportage, and monologues to create a deeply personal and universally relatable portrait of lives shaped by Empire. Patel's work has received widespread acclaim for its beauty and impact, with performances that have earned standing ovations across Europe, Africa, and North America. This book includes interviews with the author, as well as performance notes and essays, offering a unique glimpse into Patel's creative process and the themes that drive her work. Through Migritude, Patel offers a powerful exploration of the human experience, one that is both deeply personal and universally relevant.