Description
Discover the vivid imagery and rich textures of 'Lemons in the Chicken Wire,' a groundbreaking collection of poems by Indigenous author Alison Whittaker. This brand new release from Magabala Books, published in 2020, showcases Whittaker's unique voice and innovative style that reshapes perceptions of rural identity. Through a captivating mix of techniques and forms, 'Lemons in the Chicken Wire' invites readers to explore complex themes of love, belonging, and cultural narratives. Whittaker's audacious debut is filled with poignant reflections that challenge us to confront the boundaries of our imagination, transcending both physical and metaphorical borders. It's not just poetry; it's an exhilarating journey into the heart of Indigenous experience, perfect for literature enthusiasts and educators alike. The collection has garnered praise for its linguistic playfulness and emotional depth, making it a must-have for anyone passionate about contemporary Indigenous literature. Plus, with free shipping available, you can have this stunning piece of art delivered right to your door. Allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Enhance your reading list with 'Lemons in the Chicken Wire' today!
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: 9781925936896
Year: 2020
Publisher: Magabala Books
Description:
Winner 2015 black&write! Indigenous Writing Fellowship – a partnership between the State Library ofQueensland's black&write! Indigenous Writing and Editing Project and Magabala Books
From a remarkable new voice in Indigenous writing comes this highly original collection of poems bristling withstunning imagery and gritty textures. At times sensual, always potent, Lemons in the Chicken Wire delivers acollage of work that reflects rural identity through a rich medley of techniques and forms.
It is an audacious, lyrical and linguistically lemon flavoured poetry debut that possesses a rare edginess andseeks to challenge our imagination beyond the ordinary. Alison Whittaker demonstrates that borders, whetherphysical or imagined, are no match for our capacity for love.
Teachers notes available here.
'Whittaker's poems play with vernaculars in a way that renders her poems— in combination with unexpected and fun internal rhythms and rhymes— a wonderful intervention into poetry that bends linguistic–family–colour–colony lines. (Not poetic lines but the invisible lines that reside in a person or in a poem fragment.)' —Elena Gomez,Overland Literary Journal
'The newly published author lays her personal experience bare, breaking down many of the barriers that often shield the community's visibility.'—Bianca Soldani,SBS NITV
'Lemons in the Chicken Wire is truly an astounding,
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: 9781925936896
Year: 2020
Publisher: Magabala Books
Description:
Winner 2015 black&write! Indigenous Writing Fellowship – a partnership between the State Library ofQueensland's black&write! Indigenous Writing and Editing Project and Magabala Books
From a remarkable new voice in Indigenous writing comes this highly original collection of poems bristling withstunning imagery and gritty textures. At times sensual, always potent, Lemons in the Chicken Wire delivers acollage of work that reflects rural identity through a rich medley of techniques and forms.
It is an audacious, lyrical and linguistically lemon flavoured poetry debut that possesses a rare edginess andseeks to challenge our imagination beyond the ordinary. Alison Whittaker demonstrates that borders, whetherphysical or imagined, are no match for our capacity for love.
Teachers notes available here.
'Whittaker's poems play with vernaculars in a way that renders her poems— in combination with unexpected and fun internal rhythms and rhymes— a wonderful intervention into poetry that bends linguistic–family–colour–colony lines. (Not poetic lines but the invisible lines that reside in a person or in a poem fragment.)' —Elena Gomez,Overland Literary Journal
'The newly published author lays her personal experience bare, breaking down many of the barriers that often shield the community's visibility.'—Bianca Soldani,SBS NITV
'Lemons in the Chicken Wire is truly an astounding,