Music at the Heart of Thinking
- 272 páginas
- 10 horas de lectura
Life-long poem project from the Governor General's Award-winning former parliamentary poet laureate.
Las contribuciones literarias de Fred Wah se adentran en la bioficción y la hibridez, a menudo entrelazando elementos poéticos y visuales. Sus escritos exploran la intersección de la poesía y la imaginería, empleando frecuentemente ensayos para indagar más profundamente en los procesos literarios. El trabajo de Wah se distingue por su enfoque experimental y su dedicación a tender puentes entre diversas formas artísticas. Su producción refleja un profundo compromiso con la conexión humana y la naturaleza multifacética de la experiencia, marcada por la reflexión personal y la innovación creativa.
Life-long poem project from the Governor General's Award-winning former parliamentary poet laureate.
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.
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.
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.