{"title":"Michael Imossan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Imossan\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts evocative narratives that delve into the depths of human resilience and the enduring spirit. His work, such as \u003cem\u003eAll That Refuses to Die\u003c\/em\u003e, explores themes of survival, identity, and the complex interplay between memory and culture, offering readers profound reflections on life’s challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Imossan’s writing invites contemplation and a deep appreciation for the nuances of existence. His stories resonate with emotional intensity, making his collection essential for those drawn to thoughtful and moving literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"all-that-refuses-to-die-by-michael-imossan-9781496246097","title":"All That Refuses to Die","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poets\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll that Refuses to Die\u003c\/i\u003e is a poetry collection that interrogates the present conditions of Africans through a historical lens. Michael Imossan moves into historical spaces such as museums and sites of enslavement, touching artifacts that hold meaning, and asking, Where was Africa? Where is Africa now? And what has changed? The Biafran War that claimed three million lives, though declared over, still has its lingering effect on Nigeria and Nigerians. Congo, though free of King Leopold and the exploitation of cotton, is still not free of other kinds of exploitation, nor is Uganda. Though the slave trade has ended, African bodies are still found in the Sahara Desert and in the Atlantic Ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll that Refuses to Die\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection that brims with stories and memories that evoke as well as provoke. As he moves through historical places, the poet compares the past with the present and finds that nothing has really changed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47397696897260,"sku":"9781496246097","price":49.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1f51f28cdcdb89f9531f9c8271559dcb.jpg?v=1773721119"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/michael-imossan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}