A Thousand Crimson Blooms

Name: A Thousand Crimson Blooms
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780702263194
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By Eileen Chong

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In A Thousand Crimson Blooms by Eileen Chong, explore themes that interweave personal history with cultural narratives, crafting a vivid tapestry of identity and experience. The book delves into the intricate connections between family, heritage, and self-discovery, using evocative imagery and lyrical prose to capture the essence of cultural and emotional landscapes. Without unveiling specific plot points, expect an enriching reading experience that resonates well beyond the final page.
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This book may appeal to you if you appreciate evocative and rich poetry that delves into themes of identity, heritage, and the nuances of human connections. Eileen Chong's work often intertwines personal and cultural narratives, offering a contemplative and immersive reading experience for those who enjoy exploring the intricate layers of the human experience through verse.

A Thousand Crimson Blooms

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The stunning new collection from prize-winning poet Eileen Chong – her most personal and accomplished work yet.

Eileen Chong's luminous poetry examines the histories – personal, familial, and cultural – that form our identities and obsessions. A Thousand Crimson Blooms is a deepening of her commitment to a poetics of sensuous simplicity and complex emotions, even as she confronts the challenges of infertility or fraught mother-daughter relations. Entwined throughout are questions of migration and belonging.

Viewed as a whole, this collection is a field of flowers, aflame with light.

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A Thousand Crimson Blooms by Eileen Chong is highly praised as a significant literary work. Readings Monthly describes it as a "treasure," indicating its profound impact and artistic value. Its rich exploration of themes through poetry captivates readers, offering a memorable and enriching experience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702263194

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 March 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 100g

Pages: 96

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About the Author

Eileen Chong is an Australian poet of Chinese descent. She was born and raised in Singapore, and came to Australia as an adult migrant. She started writing poetry in 2010, and is the author of eight books published in Australia and the United States. Her work has been shortlisted for numerous prizes, such as the Anne Elder Award, the Australian Arts in Asia Award, the NSW Premier's Literary Award, the Victorian Premier's Literary Award, and twice for the Prime Minister's Literary Award. Her first book, Burning Rice, is the first single-author collection of poetry by an Asian-Australian to be studied as part of the NSW HSC English syllabus. She lives and works on unceded Gadigal land of the Eora Nation. eileenchong.com.au