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Flood Damages is a powerful debut collection by acclaimed Filipina Australian performance poet Andrada. This compelling poetry book delves deep into the themes of immigration and inheritance through the poignant narrative of a young Australian Filipina woman. The collection intricately explores the irrevocable damage endured by families subjected to deportation, violence, and illness, unraveling personal and political wounds that resonate through her very being. With lines like 'your blood sings of the scattered histories/ that left you here', Andrada captures the emotional depth and complexity of identity. Her use of dramatic language, deeply influenced by the rhythms of prayer, poignantly expresses her pain and anger. Indulge in a body of work that affirms vulnerability and power, presented with a theatrical flair characteristic of performance poetry. With its exploration of sorrow and resilience, Flood Damages invites readers into a rich tapestry of experiences. Order now and discover how Andrada's unique voice transforms trauma into art. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781925336665. Year: 2018. Publisher: Giramondo Publishing.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925336665
Year: 2018
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
Powerful
first collection by acclaimed Filipina Australian performance poet
In Flood Damages Andrada explores themes
associated with immigration and inheritance, through the figure of a young Australian
Filipina woman, whose family has been irreparably damaged by deportation,
violence and illness. The wounds inflicted by these events, political and
personal, are felt most keenly in and through her body – 'your blood sings of
the scattered histories/ that left you here' – and in a dramatic use of language,
influenced by the rhythms of prayer, which expresses pain and anger with
passionate intensity. A performance poet, Andrada combines the theatrical
qualities of voice and image in this, her first published collection, affirming
the female body as a site of vulnerability and power.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925336665
Year: 2018
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
Powerful
first collection by acclaimed Filipina Australian performance poet
In Flood Damages Andrada explores themes
associated with immigration and inheritance, through the figure of a young Australian
Filipina woman, whose family has been irreparably damaged by deportation,
violence and illness. The wounds inflicted by these events, political and
personal, are felt most keenly in and through her body – 'your blood sings of
the scattered histories/ that left you here' – and in a dramatic use of language,
influenced by the rhythms of prayer, which expresses pain and anger with
passionate intensity. A performance poet, Andrada combines the theatrical
qualities of voice and image in this, her first published collection, affirming
the female body as a site of vulnerability and power.