Hodell, Ake
The Marathon Poet
- ISBN 13:
- 9781946433473
- author:
- Hodell, Ake
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Ugly Duckling Presse
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 152
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Marathon Poet by Åke Hodell is a unique blend of poetry, essay, and performance that explores the absurdity of artistic expression. Originally published in 1981, this facsimile-style English translation brings Hodell's work to a new audience. Through a fictional race between poets, Hodell tells a story that blurs fact and fiction, satirizing authority and oppression along the way. With para-fictional devices, repetitive language techniques, phonetic writing, and humorous satire, Hodell critiques societal norms and institutions. This book is a testament to his pacifist and anarchist politics, always present in solidarity with resistance. A fascinating read for those interested in experimental literature and the intersection of art and politics, The Marathon Poet offers a thought-provoking exploration of creativity and its role in challenging the status quo.
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