Naomi Shihab Nye
Tender Spot
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780372808
- author:
- Naomi Shihab Nye
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bloodaxe Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 13.8 x 1.4 x 21.6 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Naomi Shihab Nye's poetry is a testament to the power of everyday life. Born to a Palestinian father and an American mother, Nye's unique heritage informs her work, which reflects the cultural diversity of her travels and experiences. Through her empathetic use of language, she reveals the beauty in the world around us, from the local life in her Texan neighbourhood to the daily rituals of Jews and Palestinians in the Middle East. Nye's poetry probes the connection between language and meaning, exploring the ways in which lives are marked by tragedy, inequity, and misunderstanding. Yet, in her work, she shows that our best chance of surviving losses and shortcomings lies in being acutely aware of the sacred in all things. This collection of selected poems showcases Nye's mastery of poetic language, offering a nuanced and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience. With its thoughtful and evocative poetry, Tender Spot Selected Poems is a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of human experience.
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