Simone Atangana Bekono's poems are vivid and arresting, with the feeling of letters or diary entries. In nine breath-taking streams of consciousness, the poet explore race, gender and sexuality, addressing the social stigmatization of race and gender and invoking empathy and human connection in a voice that is both confident and innovative.
Autorentext
by Simone Atangana Bekono; translated by David Colmer
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Simone Atangana Bekono's poems are vivid and arresting, drawing the reader in through all their senses. They are political, personal and have the feeling of letters or diary entries. In her debut collection, she addresses the social stigmatization of race and gender, invoking empathy and human connection in a voice that is both confident and innovative.