Lowe, Adam
Patterflash
- ISBN 13:
- 9781845235598
- author:
- Lowe, Adam
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Peepal Tree Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 80
- Dimensions:
- 0.8 x 20.7 x 20.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Poetry, LGBT, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Adam Lowe's debut collection Patterflash is a rich and engaging exploration of identity, self-expression, and the complexities of being oneself. Through a diverse range of poems, Lowe masterfully employs the performative aesthetic of camp to convey a nuanced understanding of the human experience. With a keen eye for observation and a willingness to explore the intricacies of language, Lowe's poetry navigates the boundaries between tenderness, bravery, and self-irony. The use of Polari, a gay street language that both reveals and conceals, adds depth and complexity to the collection, inviting readers to consider the intersections of identity and expression. This Poetry Book Society Recommended collection is a powerful exploration of what it means to be true to oneself, without apology or pretension.