Femi, Caleb

The Wickedest

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ISBN 13:
9780008688240
author:
Femi, Caleb
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Fourth Estate Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2024
Pages:
880
Dimensions:
20.4 x 13.5 x 1.5 centimetres (0
Genre:
Poetry, General, Music,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£13.52

Description

The Wickedest is a vibrant and immersive poetry collection that captures the essence of a legendary monthly house party known as 'The Wickedest'. Through a vivid cast of characters, Caleb Femi explores the institution of shoobs or house parties and their vital role within working-class communities. The poems range from classical forms to experimental styles, interwoven with photographs, text messages, and ephemera.

This modern epic playfully dissects parties in space, sound, law, and bureaucracy, documenting the precarious existence of our nightlife venues. With a cinematic style that builds to a crescendo, the book is both euphoric and grief-soaked, inviting readers to reflect on the moments we've stood surrounded by loved ones, freed ourselves from reality, and floated.

Caleb Femi's collection is a testament to the power of poetry to move and be felt in the body. With its unique blend of form and content, The Wickedest is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in contemporary poetry and the experiences of working-class communities.

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