Manorism

Name: Manorism
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781802061932
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By Yomi Sode

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Manorism by Yomi Sode delves into the complexities of identity through a poignant exploration of a Nigerian-British experience. Using a blend of poetry and narrative, the book examines themes of cultural heritage, familial bonds, and the tensions between tradition and modernity. Its rich and lyrical style invites readers to reflect on belonging and the personal meaning of "home."
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the exploration of identity within the African diaspora and the complexities of masculinity. This collection offers a rich blend of poetry and cultural critique, bringing personal and societal experiences to life with vivid emotion and insight.

Manorism

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Caravaggio and code-switching- the T. S. Eliot and Folio Prize-shortlisted poetry debut exploring Nigerian-British diaspora experience In poems exploring family, survival, generational trauma and the complexities of belonging, Manorism is an examination of the lives of Black British men and boys. At the heart of the book is the ongoing pressure of code-switching - changing one's behaviour and language to suit radically different cultural contexts and environments. The violence of artists such as Caravaggio in seventeenth-century Rome and modern-day commentary by the likes of David Starkey and Piers Morgan provide a lens for considering differences of impunity afforded to white and Black people. Snippets of Yoruba interweave with English, and a moving final sequence - adapted for the Almeida stage in June 2021 to glowing reviews from the Guardian, Time Out and others - charts the dramatic reconciliations surrounding a death in the family. The result is a thrillingly original book that charts the vulnerabilities and rich nuances of Black masculinity in Britain.

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Manorism by Yomi Sode is celebrated as a remarkable debut collection exploring Black British masculinity with exquisite vulnerability and depth. Reviewers praise Sode's ability to articulate the nuances of identity, grief, and societal dynamics through sharp, lyrical, and emotive poetry. The collection is noted for its dynamic interplay of themes, vivid imagery, and dexterous language, establishing it as a significant contribution to contemporary poetry that challenges and captivates readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781802061932

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 128

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Arts & Culture Education & Reference Grief & Loss Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Penguin Books Self-Help & Personal Development Yomi Sode

About the Author

Yomi Sode is an award winning Nigerian British writer. His debut collection Manorism, published by Penguin in October 2022 alongside a stage adaptation at the Southbank Centre, was shortlisted for the Rathbones Folio Prize 2023 and the T S Eliot Prize 2022. He was shortlisted for the Brunel International African Poetry Prize 2021 and received the Jerwood Compton Poetry Fellowship in 2019. Yomi's acclaimed one-man show COAT toured nationally to sold-out audiences, including at the Brighton Festival, Roundhouse Camden and the Battersea Arts Centre. In 2020, his libretto Remnants, written in collaboration with award-winning composer James B. Wilson and performed with Chineke! Orchestra premiered on BBC Radio 3. In 2021, his play, and breathe... premiered at the Almeida Theatre to rave reviews. Yomi is a Complete Works alumnus and a member of Malika's Poetry Kitchen. He is the founder of BoxedIn, First Five, The Daddy Diaries and mentorship programme 12 in 12.