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Mary Jean Chan and Andrew McMillan's anthology, 100 Queer Poems, celebrates contemporary voices alongside visionary poets of the past. Featuring renowned figures like Elizabeth Bishop, Langston Hughes, Ocean Vuong, and Carol Ann Duffy, this collection showcases the evolution of queer poetry from the twentieth century to today. It questions and redefines what constitutes a 'queer' poem, including classics by poets such as Wilfred Owen and June Jordan, as well as contemporary luminaries like Mark Doty, Jericho Brown, and Kae Tempest. The anthology also introduces exciting new voices like Chen Chen and Jay Bernard. Curated by acclaimed poets, it explores themes from childhood and adolescence to the formation of chosen families, urban life, and the natural world, while reflecting on the past and envisioning future selves. Praised for its richness and depth, the anthology captures the dialogue among queer poets across generations. It is recognized as a landmark volume that not only marks the present moment but also ushers in a new one, making it an essential contribution to contemporary poetry.
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100 Queer Poems, Andrew McMillan
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- 2024
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- Titel
- 100 Queer Poems
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Andrew McMillan
- Verlag
- Vintage Publishing
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2024
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 192
- ISBN10
- 1529115337
- ISBN13
- 9781529115338
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Belletristik, Poesie, LGBTQ+ Literatur, Lesebücher
- Bewertung
- 3,85 von 5 Sternen
- Beschreibung
- Mary Jean Chan and Andrew McMillan's anthology, 100 Queer Poems, celebrates contemporary voices alongside visionary poets of the past. Featuring renowned figures like Elizabeth Bishop, Langston Hughes, Ocean Vuong, and Carol Ann Duffy, this collection showcases the evolution of queer poetry from the twentieth century to today. It questions and redefines what constitutes a 'queer' poem, including classics by poets such as Wilfred Owen and June Jordan, as well as contemporary luminaries like Mark Doty, Jericho Brown, and Kae Tempest. The anthology also introduces exciting new voices like Chen Chen and Jay Bernard. Curated by acclaimed poets, it explores themes from childhood and adolescence to the formation of chosen families, urban life, and the natural world, while reflecting on the past and envisioning future selves. Praised for its richness and depth, the anthology captures the dialogue among queer poets across generations. It is recognized as a landmark volume that not only marks the present moment but also ushers in a new one, making it an essential contribution to contemporary poetry.