Fairoz

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By Moniza Alvi

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Fairoz is a book-length poetry sequence where Moniza Alvi explores the imagined thoughts of a teenage girl vulnerable to extremism. The narrative is fragmented and collaged, blending fairytale elements with Fairoz's inner reflections and dialogue fragments. A folkloric portrayal of God and the devil weaves through the poems, offering a wry perspective on morality. This powerful work illuminates the complexities of human vulnerability.
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This collection will engage readers interested in contemporary poetry, cultural and social issues, and explorations of identity, morality, and vulnerability. It is particularly suited to those seeking thoughtful reflections on extremism and trauma through a poetic lens.

Fairoz is a a powerful portrayal of human vulnerability, a book-length poetry sequence in which Moniza Alvi explores an imagined teenage girl’s susceptibility to extremism. The book’s fragmented, collaging narrative draws together fairytale elements, glimpses of Fairoz’s thoughts, and pieces of dialogue.

Description

Fairoz is a book-length poetry sequence in which Moniza Alvi explores an imagined teenage girl's susceptibility to extremism. The book's fragmented, collaging narrative draws together fairytale elements, glimpses of Fairoz's thoughts, and pieces of dialogue.

A folkloric representation of God and the devil acts as a wry counterpoint, touching on questions of morality. Fairoz is a powerful portrayal of human vulnerability.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Critics commend Alvi's storytelling for its deft and restrained language, which carries metaphysical wit and serious ideas. London Magazine highlights her ability to present the extraordinary through everyday voices. Magma regards her as an essential British poet, especially relevant to understanding cultural fractures linked to extremism. Poet Kim Moore notes Fairoz as a significant exploration of trauma and violence, admired for its nuanced perspective.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780376004

Publisher: Bloodaxe Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloodaxe Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 104

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Arts & Culture Moniza Alvi Non-Fiction Poetry

About the Author

Moniza Alvi was born in Pakistan and grew up in Hertfordshire. After working for many years as a secondary school teacher in London, she is now a freelance writer and tutor, and lives in Wymondham, Norfolk. All her poetry is published by Bloodaxe. Her most recent titles are Fairoz (2022), Blackbird, Bye Bye (2018); her book-length poem, At the Time of Partition (2013); Homesick for the Earth, her versions of the French poet Jules Supervielle (2011); Europa (2008); and Split World: Poems 1990-2005 (2008), which includes poems from her five previous collections, The Country at My Shoulder (1993), A Bowl of Warm Air (1996), Carrying My Wife (2000), Souls (2002) and How the Stone Found Its Voice (2005). The Country at My Shoulder was shortlisted for the T.S. Eliot and Whitbread poetry prizes, and Carrying My Wife was a Poetry Book Society Recommendation. Europa and At the Time of Partition were selected as Poetry Book Society Choices in 2008 and 2013 respectively and both were shortlisted for the T.S. Eliot Prize. Moniza Alvi received a Cholmondeley Award in 2002. A collection of her poems was published in Italy by Donzelli Editore in their Poesia series in 2014, Un mondo diviso, translated by Paola Splendore.