Title
Semiautomatic (Wesleyan Poetry Series)
Delivery time: 8-12 business days (International)
Poetry That Acts As A Fierce And Loving Resistance To Violenceart Can'T Shield Our Bodies Or Stabilize The Earth'S Climate, But Evie Shockley'S Semiautomatic Insists That It Can Feed The Spirit And Reawaken The Imagination. The Volume Responds Primarily To The Twentyfirst Century'S Inescapable Evidence Of The Terms Of Black Lifenot So Much New As Newly Visible. The Poems Trace A Whole Web Of Connections Between The Kinds Of Violence That Affect People Across The Racial, Ethnic, Gender, Class, Sexual, National, And Linguistic Boundaries That Do And Do Not Divide Us. How Do We Protect Our Humanity, Our Ability To Feel Deeply And Think Freely, In The Face Of A Seemingly Endless Onslaught Of Physical, Social, And Environmental Abuses? Where Do We Find Language To Describe, Process, And Check The Attacks And Injuries We See And Suffer? What Actions Can Break Us Out Of The Soulnumbing Cycle Of Emotions, Moving Through Outrage, Mourning, And Despair, Again And Again? In Poems That Span Fragment To Narrative And Quiz To Constraint, From Procedure To Prose And Sequence To Song, Semiautomatic Culls Past And Present For Guides To A Hopedfor Future.
By changing our most important processes and
products, we have already made a big leap forward. This ranges from the
increased use of more sustainable fibers to the use of more
environmentally friendly printing processes to the development of
efficient waste management in our value chain.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.
Related Products
You may also like
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What themes are explored in the book 'semiautomatic'? A: The book 'semiautomatic' explores themes of violence, resilience, and the complexities of black life in the twenty-first century. It addresses social, environmental, and personal abuses while seeking to find language and actions that can help process and overcome these challenges.
- Q: Who is the author of 'semiautomatic'? A: The author of 'semiautomatic' is Evie Shockley, a poet recognized for her impactful writing that engages with contemporary issues.
- Q: What awards has 'semiautomatic' won? A: 'semiautomatic' won the Hurston/Wright Foundation's Legacy Award for Poetry in 2018 and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 2019.
- Q: How many pages are in 'semiautomatic'? A: 'semiautomatic' contains 104 pages, making it a concise yet impactful collection of poetry.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'semiautomatic'? A: 'semiautomatic' is available in paperback binding, which makes it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'semiautomatic' published? A: 'semiautomatic' was published on June 5, 2018, and had a reprint edition released on February 5, 2019.
- Q: What style of poetry can I expect in 'semiautomatic'? A: The poetry in 'semiautomatic' varies in style, including fragments, narratives, quizzes, and constraints, reflecting diverse forms and voices.
- Q: Is 'semiautomatic' suitable for all readers? A: 'semiautomatic' addresses deep and sometimes challenging themes, making it more suitable for readers interested in contemporary poetry and social issues.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'semiautomatic'? A: The title 'semiautomatic' reflects both the automatic nature of societal responses to violence and the intentional, conscious resistance explored throughout the poems.
- Q: Can 'semiautomatic' be used in educational settings? A: 'semiautomatic' can be a valuable resource in educational settings, especially in discussions around poetry, social justice, and the experiences of marginalized communities.