Music at the Heart of Thinking
- 272bladzijden
- 10 uur lezen
Life-long poem project from the Governor General's Award-winning former parliamentary poet laureate.
Fred Wah Boeken
De literaire bijdragen van Fred Wah duiken in biofictie en hybriditeit, waarbij vaak poëtische en visuele elementen met elkaar worden verweven. Zijn geschriften verkennen de kruising van poëzie en beeldspraak, waarbij hij vaak essays gebruikt om dieper in te gaan op literaire processen. Wah's werk onderscheidt zich door zijn experimentele benadering en zijn toewijding aan het overbruggen van diverse artistieke vormen. Zijn output weerspiegelt een diepe betrokkenheid bij menselijke verbinding en de veelzijdige aard van ervaring, gekenmerkt door persoonlijke reflectie en creatieve innovatie.
This collection showcases a diverse array of writings spanning fifteen years, featuring essays, reviews, interviews, journals, notes, and poetic improvisations. It delves into contemporary poetry and the complexities of identity, offering critical insights and personal reflections that highlight the evolution of the author’s thoughts and experiences in the literary landscape. The scrapbook format allows for a rich tapestry of ideas and emotions, making it a valuable resource for readers interested in poetry and self-exploration.
Diamond Grill
- 190bladzijden
- 7 uur lezen
This story of family and identity, migration and integration, culture and self-discovery is told through family history, memory, and the occasional recipe.Diamond Grill is a rich banquet where Salisbury Steak shares a menu with chicken fried rice, bird’s nest soup sets the stage for Christmas plum pudding; where racism simmers behind the shiny clean surface of the action in the cafe.An exciting new edition of Fred Wah’s best-selling bio-fiction, on the 10th anniversary of its original publication, with added text and an all new afterword by the author.
The Contemporary Canadian Poem Anthology
- 371bladzijden
- 13 uur lezen
Exploring themes of ethnicity, racial hybridity, and the nuances of language, this collection showcases Fred Wah's early poetic reflections. It serves as a comprehensive resource that delves into the complexities of identity and the local experience, highlighting Wah's unique voice and perspective in contemporary poetry.