Description
Experience the profound journey of youth in 'Poor', the debut poetry collection by Caleb Femi. This brand new B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2020, delves deep into the heart of Peckham, capturing the lyrical, heartbreaking, and hopeful narratives of young Black boys. Femi's poignant verses explore the undeniable impact of their environment on identity and existence, examining how gentrification and concrete structures shape their lives. The collection is beautifully complemented by original photography, creating a powerful visual and literary experience. With 160 pages of evocative poetry, 'Poor' serves as a tribute to the stories and struggles of youth, celebrating their resilience and dreams amidst societal challenges. It uniquely encapsulates a history that resonates with many, reminding us of the magic that can be found in difficult realities. This poignant work is essential for those interested in contemporary poetry, multicultural literature, or the intersection of art and social commentary. Whether you're a poetry lover or seeking to understand the youth experience in urban environments, ‘Poor’ is a must-read that will stay with you long after the last page. Order now to immerse yourself in this essential piece of literature and explore the deep connections between place and identity in modern society.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141992150
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 160
Description:
Lyrical, heartbreaking and hopeful, the Peckham poet's debut collection exploring the lives of young Black boys, and the architecture that shapes them
What is it like to grow up in a place where the same police officer who told your primary school class they were special stops and searches you at 13 because 'you fit the description of a man' - and where it is possible to walk two and a half miles through an estate of 1,444 homes without ever touching the ground?
In Poor, Caleb Femi combines poetry and original photography to explore the trials, tribulations, dreams and joys of young Black boys in twenty-first century Peckham. He contemplates the ways in which they are informed by the built environment of concrete walls and gentrifying neighbourhoods that form their stage, writes a coded, near-mythical history of the personalities and sagas of his South London youth, and pays tribute to the rappers and artists who spoke to their lives.
Above all, this is a tribute to the world that shaped a poet, and to the people forging difficult lives and finding magic within it. As Femi writes in one of the final poems of this book- 'I have never loved anything the way I love the endz.'
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141992150
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 160
Description:
Lyrical, heartbreaking and hopeful, the Peckham poet's debut collection exploring the lives of young Black boys, and the architecture that shapes them
What is it like to grow up in a place where the same police officer who told your primary school class they were special stops and searches you at 13 because 'you fit the description of a man' - and where it is possible to walk two and a half miles through an estate of 1,444 homes without ever touching the ground?
In Poor, Caleb Femi combines poetry and original photography to explore the trials, tribulations, dreams and joys of young Black boys in twenty-first century Peckham. He contemplates the ways in which they are informed by the built environment of concrete walls and gentrifying neighbourhoods that form their stage, writes a coded, near-mythical history of the personalities and sagas of his South London youth, and pays tribute to the rappers and artists who spoke to their lives.
Above all, this is a tribute to the world that shaped a poet, and to the people forging difficult lives and finding magic within it. As Femi writes in one of the final poems of this book- 'I have never loved anything the way I love the endz.'