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Irl
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Poetry. Native American Studies. Lgbt Studies. Irl Is A Sweaty, Summertime Poem Composed Like A Long Text Message, Rooted In The Epic Tradition Of A.R. Ammons, Ancient Kumeyaay Bird Songs, And Beyonc'S Visual Albums. It Follows Teebs, A Reservationborn, Queer Ndn Weirdo, Trying To Figure Out His Impulses/Desires/History In The Midst Of Brooklyn Rooftops, Privacy In The Age Of The Internet, Street Harassment, Suicide, Boys Boys Boys, Literature, Colonialism, Religion, Leaving One'S 20S, And A Love/Hate Relationship With English. He'S Plagued By An Indecision, Unsure Of Which Obsessions, Attractions, And Impulses Are Essentially His, And Which Are The Result Of Christian Conversion, Hetero Patriarchal/Colonialist White Supremacy, Homophobia, Bacardi, Gummy Candy, And Not Getting Laid.Irl Asks, What Happens To A Modern, Queer Indigenous Person A Few Generations After His Ancestors Were Alienated From Their Language, Their Religion, And Their History? Teebs Feels Compelled Towards Boys, Burgers, Booze, Though He Begins To Suspect There Is Perhaps A More Ancient Goddess Calling To Him Behind Art, Behind Music, Behind Poetry.Pico'S Brilliant, Funny, And Musical Booklength Debut...Channel[S] A Rush Of Internet Slang And Emoticons, Runon Ramblings And Sentence Fragments, And Poppy Lyrical Bursts...Pico'S Skillful Rendering Of Teeb'S Comingofage Attempts To Create A Cohesive Identity Out Of His Many Selves Proves To Be Entertaining, Enlightening, And Utterly Relatable In The Age Of The Smartphone.Publishers Weekly Starred ReviewTommy Pico'S Epic Poem Is Sad And Funny And Honest And Wickedly Clever With Rhymes And Rhythms. It Is An Utterly Original Aboriginal Look At The World. I Love It.Sherman AlexieOn The Narrowing Frontier Between Song & Speech, Memory & Oblivion, Future & No Future, Native & American, Irl Is Heraclitan, A River Of Text And Sweat, Whipping Worlds Into The Silence Of White Pages: A New Masterpiece. And A New Kind Of Masterpiece. It'S A Lyric Epic Of Desire Whose Hero Renounces Heroism. & It'S Not He Who Voyages Out In Search Of A World, But Rather The Devastated Worlds In His Own Blood That Seek Him Out, To Mourn Them. I Said Epic Of Desire And I Meant It: Desire Of Every Kind, For The Infinite & The Proximate, The Fucking Trite & The Triedand True It'S Also A Gorgeous Monument, An Act Of Memory For The Future Of All Longing, For The Fact Of Roots And The Need For Them, Decolonizing Poesis From The Root Without For One Second The Condescension Of Even The Notion Of Safety. For The Poem Is Also Deeply Canny, And Weary; It Knows 'There Is No Postcolonial / America' And Yet The Poem Keeps Pushing Out From Under History, Out Beyond The Poem'S Own Billion Negations, Into A Space Both Beyond Identity And Deep With It.Ariana Reines
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'IRL'? A: 'IRL' explores the complexities of modern identity through the experiences of Teebs, a queer Native American individual navigating his desires, history, and cultural alienation.
- Q: Who is the author of 'IRL'? A: 'IRL' is written by Tommy Pico, a poet known for his unique voice and perspective on contemporary Indigenous experiences.
- Q: How many pages does 'IRL' have? A: 'IRL' consists of 98 pages, providing a concise yet impactful poetic experience.
- Q: What is the genre of 'IRL'? A: 'IRL' falls under the genres of Poetry, Native American Studies, and LGBT Studies, blending various cultural narratives.
- Q: What type of binding does 'IRL' have? A: 'IRL' is available in paperback binding, making it a lightweight and portable option for readers.
- Q: When was 'IRL' published? A: 'IRL' was published on September 1, 2016, and has since resonated with readers for its contemporary themes.
- Q: What styles of writing can be found in 'IRL'? A: 'IRL' features a blend of Internet slang, emoticons, and lyrical bursts, offering a modern poetic style that reflects the author's voice.
- Q: Is 'IRL' suitable for all audiences? A: 'IRL' contains themes related to sexuality, identity, and cultural issues, making it more suitable for mature readers interested in these topics.
- Q: What are some notable reviews of 'IRL'? A: 'IRL' has received praise from publications like Publishers Weekly and authors like Sherman Alexie, highlighting its originality and emotional depth.
- Q: Where can I purchase 'IRL'? A: 'IRL' is available through various booksellers, both online and in physical stores, making it accessible for interested readers.