Sealey, Nicole

Ordinary Beast

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ISBN 13:: 9781780376653
author:: Sealey, Nicole
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Bloodaxe Books Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 72
Dimensions:: 0.7 x 23.4 x 23.4 centimetres (0
Genre:: Poetry, American, African American,
Condition:: New
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Nicole Sealey's Ordinary Beast is a deeply empathetic and intellectually rigorous poetry collection that probes the complexities of human existence. With its keen eye for the natural world, painful realities, and the multifaceted nature of embodiment, this work presents a profound exploration of what it means to be alive. Sealey's voice is marked by a lucid awareness and philosophical introspection, often juxtaposing meditation with matter-of-fact observations in a single, powerful line. Her poetry delves into themes of race, sexuality, gender, myth, history, and the human condition, refusing to shy away from the challenges and complexities that define our existence. First published in 2017 in the US, Ordinary Beast is now available in the UK for the first time, showcasing Sealey's unique voice and perspective.

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