Crystal Williams' new collection, "Lunatic" courageously roots out the underbelly of the human condition with humour, irony, and unflinching directness. Williams confronts large-scale social and cultural events such as September 11, the death of Amadou Diallo, and the Chicago Race Riots in addition to exploring the often paralysing terrain of loss, desire, and displacement. Among its most common themes is personal responsibility. The interpretation of personal narratives affects not only the self, Williams insists, but reverberates with epic consequences in the wider world. Pointing to James Baldwin's "The Fire Next Time", Williams questions the dark side of human experience with clarity, compassion, and even laughter. Ultimately, "Lunatic" explores how the public and private converge and how we can each reach, boldly, for reconciliation.
- ISBN:
- 9780870136429
- 9780870136429
- Category:
- Literary studies: poetry & poets
- Publication Date:
- 31-12-2002
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Michigan State University Press
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Pages:
- 66
- Dimensions (mm):
- 230x155x7mm
- Weight:
- 0.13kg
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