| You Contributor(s): Haynes, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1854115170 ISBN-13: 9781854115171 Publisher: Seren Books OUR PRICE: $17.05 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | African |
| LCCN: 2010515000 |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 5.4" W x 8.3" (0.26 lbs) 84 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A lengthy poem celebrating the British author s marriage to a Nigerian woman, this narrative is a meditation on love on both a personal and communal level. As it knits together the philosophical theme of I and you, this remarkable poem expresses the inherent tensions of the union and observes both the harsh facts and the undeniable beauty of the northern Nigerian setting. Touching on various topicsincluding exposure to racism, unfamiliar customs, homesickness, cold weather, religion, and deaththis sensitive account provides insight into differing cultural perceptions and the meanings of love." |