Bao Phi brings people to poetry who might not be interested or
otherwise find it accessible. Though Phi?s poems are incredibly
tender; they are colored with first-hand accounts of oppression,
discrimination, and blatant, even violent, racism. These poems
confront the privilege of white Americans, institutionalized
racism, and the often unseen or unacknowledged violence toward
minority groups, particularly Asian Americans. Phi is a child of
the late 70s and 80s, and an unapologetic nerd?Star Wars movies,
sci fi, comics, old-school hip hop?and those enthusiasms provide
moments of lightness in the manuscript. How do you learn to be a
father, you've been violently removed from your home and the
context of your community? These poems are Phi's way of addressing
that question. Phi has an extraordinary following in the spoken
word community, and his work at the Loft has made him a hero to
many, especially young poets of color. A new book should be greeted
with real enthusiasm from his substantial audience.
General
Imprint: |
Coffee House Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
June 2017 |
Authors: |
Bao Phi
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Dimensions: |
228 x 152mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
112 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-56689-470-8 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-56689-470-0 |
Barcode: |
9781566894708 |
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