Natasha Trethewey
Thrall: Poems
- ISBN 13:
- 9780544586208
- author:
- Natasha Trethewey
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Houghton Mifflin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 13.5 x 0.8 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry, World
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Natasha Trethewey's Thrall Poems is a deeply personal and historically rich collection of poetry. The daughter of a black mother and white father, Trethewey explores her own interracial roots in a series of poems that connect to the broader American experience. Her work reflects on themes of captivity, knowledge, and inheritance, as she grapples with the complexities of her family's past and its ongoing impact on the present. Through her poetry, Trethewey sheds light on the stories of people often forgotten by history, and offers a powerful meditation on the nature of identity, belonging, and the ongoing struggle for justice in America. This collection confirms Trethewey as one of our most gifted and necessary poets, and is a testament to her bravery and skill. With its unique blend of personal narrative and historical insight, Thrall Poems is a compelling and thought-provoking read that will resonate with anyone interested in poetry, history, or the human experience.