Time is a Mother

From the author of On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous

(Author) Ocean Vuong
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Discover the Sunday Times bestselling collection from the TikTok sensation and author of On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous 'One of the most important poets of his generation' ANDREW MCMILLAN, author of Physical 'Powerful' DUA LIPA 'Redefines our idea of what an elegy can do it, what it is for' ILYA KAMINSKY, author of Deaf Republic In this deeply intimate second poetry collection, Ocean Vuong searches for life among the aftershocks of his mother's death, embodying the paradox of sitting within grief while being determined to survive beyond it. Vivid, brave and propulsive, Vuong's poems contend with personal loss, the meaning of family, and the value of joy in a perennially fractured American spirit. The author of the critically acclaimed poetry collection Night Sky with Exit Wounds, winner of the 2016 Whiting Award, the 2017 T. S. Eliot Prize and a 2019 MacArthur fellow, Vuong writes directly to our humanity without losing sight of the current moment. Bold and prescient, and a testament to tenderness in the face of violence, Time is a Mother is a return and a forging-forth all at once.

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Publisher:
Vintage Publishing
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781787333703
Publish year:
2023
Publish date:
June 8, 2023

Ocean Vuong

Ocean Vuong is a Vietnamese-American poet and novelist known for his powerful and lyrical writing style. His debut poetry collection, "Night Sky with Exit Wounds," received widespread critical acclaim and won the T.S. Eliot Prize. Vuong's work often explores themes of identity, memory, and the immigrant experience, blending personal narratives with vivid imagery. His novel, "On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous," further solidified his reputation as a groundbreaking voice in contemporary literature. Vuong's contributions to literature have been praised for their emotional depth and innovative approach to storytelling, making him a prominent figure in the literary world.

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