Bernard, Jay
Surge
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784742614
- author:
- Bernard, Jay
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Chatto & Windus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 80
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.5 x 0.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Poetry, English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Jay Bernard's debut collection, Surge, is a powerful exploration of the New Cross Fire of 1981, a devastating house fire that claimed the lives of thirteen young black people. This urgent work of poetry excavates the past, tracing a line from New Cross to the Grenfell fire, and speaks with the voices of those who were silenced by indifference and injustice. Through dancehall rhythms and Jamaican patois, Bernard brings back the memories of a tragedy that was initially met with racism and apathy. The result is a living presence in the absence of justice, a work that shines a light on an unacknowledged chapter in British history. With verse that combines anger and political purpose with lyrical precision, Surge is a ground-breaking collection that resonates deeply in our present moment. A testament to the enduring power of poetry, Surge is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of identity, community, and social justice.
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