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Tackling themes of colonialism and belonging in dexterous, nimble verse, Ante’s spellbinding collection draws on Filipino heritage and is peppered with the evocative Austronesian language of Tagalog.
Shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize 2021
Longlisted for the Swansea University International Dylan Thomas Prize 2021
A day will come when you won't miss
the country na nagluwal sa 'yo...
The poems in Romalyn Ante's luminous debut build a bridge between two worlds: journeying from the country 'na nagluwal sa 'yo' - that gave birth to you - to a new life in the United Kingdom.
Steeped in the richness of Filipino folklore, and studded with Tagalog, these poems speak of the ache of assimilation and the complexities of belonging, telling the stories of generations of migrants who find exile through employment - through the voices of the mothers who leave and the children who are left behind.
With dazzling formal dexterity and emotional resonance, this expansive debut offers a unique perspective on family, colonialism, homeland and heritage: from the countries we carry with us, to the places we call home.
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
ISBN: 9781784743000
Number of pages: 96
Weight: 105 g
Dimensions: 216 x 135 x 7 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
'A poetry of rapturous images and riveting conscience' - Tracy K. Smith
'Romalyn Ante is a poet to fall in love with. A flower of both the Philippines and the Black Country, her vivid, sensual poems weave a fascinating and moving story of migration and loss, caring and tenderness' - Liz Berry
'Ante's poems are like embers, pared back to a slow-burning emotional core whose intensity she sustains elegantly throughout the collection' - Stephanie Sy-Quia, Times Literary Supplement
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