The Fire People
A Collection of British Black and Asian Poetry
$32.40
- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
22 August 2023
Summary
Winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers Award for Poetry
First published in 1998, The Fire People celebrated the rising stars of the time, many of whom have since become established names. Edited by the number one bestselling author and poet Lemn Sissay OBE, this seminal anthology takes inspiration from roots, reggae and hip-hop.
Including work from:
- Chris Abani
- Patience Agbabi
- Malika Booker
- John Citizen
- Salena Godden
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781838855338 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1838855335 |
| Author: | Lemn Sissay |
| Publisher: | Canongate Books |
| Imprint: | Canongate Canons |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 22 August 2023 |
| Weight: | 133g |
| Dimensions: | 12mm x 129mm x 198mm |
| Series: | Canons |
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Critics Review
This collection forms a milestone of great significance … The Fire People marks the breaking of a new wave of British writers … the groundbreaking anthology * * The Times * *
Lemn Sissay
Lemn Sissay is a BAFTA-nominated, award-winning writer and broadcaster. He has authored collections of poetry and plays and his memoir My Name Is Why was a number one Sunday Times bestseller. His Landmark poems are visible in London, Manchester, Huddersfield and Addis Ababa. He has been made an Honorary Doctor by the universities of Manchester, Kent, Essex, Huddersfield and Brunel, and in 2019 he was awarded the PEN Pinter Prize. He received an MBE in 2010 and an OBE in 2021 for services to literature and charity. He is Chancellor of the University of Manchester. He is British and Ethiopian.
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