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Life of the Party
If A Girl Screams, and Other Poems
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Life of the Party
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A dazzling collection of raw and explosive poems about growing up in a sexist, sensationalised world by brilliantly-talented, internationally-renowned feminist poet and performer Olivia Gatwood.
"I am stirred by the poems in this book - it is a sharp, unflinching collection of poems about girlhood, wonder, casual everyday violence."
— Yrsa Daley-Ward, author of bone and The Terrible
In this multi-faceted collection of odes, anecdotes, sonnets and prose, Olivia Gatwood weaves together the trials and triumphs of growing up and explores the many ways that fear and violence can be internalised in a woman's psyche. At times blistering and riotous, at times soulful and exuberant, Life of the Party is about what it means to be a girl and a woman in today's world and the challenge of briefly being both.
In powerful, piercingly candid language, Gatwood asks: How does one grow from a girl to a woman in a world wracked by violence? What happens to our bodies that make us who we are? Is this fear really irrational?
A dazzling collection of raw and explosive poems from a thrilling new feminist voice.
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Life of the Party by Olivia Gatwood is celebrated for its raw and powerful exploration of the female experience, presenting an unflinching look at the complexities and contradictions of womanhood. Reviewers praise its candidness and emotional depth, highlighting Gatwood's ability to evoke deep empathy and reflection through her compelling poetry. The collection is recognised for its bravery in addressing uncomfortable truths and epitomises a voice that both challenges and inspires.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780857526250
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 August 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Doubleday
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 135.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 179g
Pages: 176
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About the Author
Olivia Gatwood has received national recognition for her poetry and was a finalist at Brave New Voices, Women of the World and the National Poetry Slam. Her performances have featured on HBO, The Huffington Post, MTV, and the BBC among others. She is a full-time touring artist and this is her first full collection.
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