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Fierce Departures: The Poetry of Dionne Brand (Laurier Poetry),Used
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The selections in Fierce Departures, drawn from Dionne Brands work since 1997, delineate with searing eloquence how history marks and dislocates peoples of the African diaspora, how nations, concretely and conceptually, fail to create safe haven, and how human desire persists nevertheless.Through a widening canvas, Brand unfolds the (im)possibilities of belonging for those whom history has dispossessed. Yet she also shows how Canada, and in particular Toronto, remade by those who alight on it, is a place of contingency. Known for her linguistic intensity and lyric brilliance, Brand consoles through the beauty of her work and disturbs with its uncompromising demand for ethical witness.In her introduction, editor Leslie C. Sanders traces the evolution of Brands poetic concerns and changing vision. In particular, she observes Brands complex use of landscape and language to delineate the ethical and emotional issues around the desire for place. She argues that Brand reformulates Northrop Fryes question Where is here?, disturbing and expanding the national imaginary.As afterword, Brand has selected passages from her evocative collection of essays A Map to the Door of No Return. Read as an ars poetica, the passages summon the presences of those whose lives are circumscribed by the histories the poet narrates as her own.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Fierce Departures: The Poetry of Dionne Brand'? A: The main theme revolves around the experiences of the African diaspora, exploring how history affects identity and belonging, and the persistent human desire for a safe haven despite historical dislocation.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Fierce Departures' is Dionne Brand, a renowned poet known for her linguistic intensity and lyric brilliance.
- Q: What is the publication date of this poetry collection? A: The poetry collection was published on February 1, 2009.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, 'Fierce Departures' is a first edition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Fierce Departures'? A: The book contains 60 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is described as being in good condition.
- Q: Does the book include an introduction or afterword? A: Yes, the book includes an introduction by Leslie C. Sanders and an afterword featuring selected passages from Brand's collection of essays 'A Map to the Door of No Return'.
- Q: What can readers expect from Dionne Brand's poetic style? A: Readers can expect a combination of linguistic intensity and lyric beauty, along with a deep engagement with ethical and emotional issues related to identity and belonging.
- Q: What audience is this book intended for? A: This book is intended for readers interested in poetry, African diaspora literature, and those seeking a deeper understanding of themes related to history, identity, and belonging.