Through - Herd, David
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A powerful exploration of language, politics, and the human cost of hostility in public spaces. Through, written between 2011 and 2015, continues David Herd's inquiry into the language of public space, building on his previous work in All Just. This collection of five extended poems delves into the ways contemporary public language has been rendered officially hostile, examining the impact on human intimacy. Through seeks to register broken affections and explore the possibilities of solidarity and trust in a world increasingly defined by division. This collection is for readers of…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
A powerful exploration of language, politics, and the human cost of hostility in public spaces. Through, written between 2011 and 2015, continues David Herd's inquiry into the language of public space, building on his previous work in All Just. This collection of five extended poems delves into the ways contemporary public language has been rendered officially hostile, examining the impact on human intimacy. Through seeks to register broken affections and explore the possibilities of solidarity and trust in a world increasingly defined by division. This collection is for readers of contemporary poetry interested in social commentary and the power of language. Discover how Herd's verses capture the complexities of our time, offering moments of reflection and empathy.
Autorenporträt
David Herd is a poet, critic, teacher and activist. He has given readings and lectures in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, the USA and the UK, and his poems, essays and reviews have been widely published in magazines, journals and newspapers. His collections of poetry include All Just (Carcanet, 2012) and Outwith (Bookthug, 2012), and his recent writings on the politics of human movement have appeared in Los Angeles Review of Books , Parallax and Almost Island. He is Professor of Modern Literature at the University of Kent and a co-organizer of Refugee Tales.