John Barton
Polari
- ISBN 13:
- 9780864923868
- author:
- John Barton
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Goose Lane Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 125
- Dimensions:
- 14.1 x 1.2 x 21.6 cm
- Genre:
- Gay & Lesbian, Literature, Poetry
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Polari is a coded language that originated in the UK and has been used by gay men to communicate and assert their identities. In John Barton's poems, this language serves as a tool for exploring history, politics, and aesthetics. Barton's use of set forms from Robin Skelton's The Shapes of our Singing adds structure to his poetry, while he also twists these forms to suit his own perspective and style. His poems cover a wide range of subjects, from personal memories to historical events, such as the coronation of Queen Victoria and the first ascent of Everest. Through Polari, Barton reveals the evolution of language and aesthetics in his work, creating a unique and expressive voice that is both personal and universal.
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