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Nikki Giovanni hails the emergence of a fresh poetic luminary! The acclaimed poet and former Young People's Laureate for London, Theresa Lola, presents her remarkable second collection, delving into the potency of naming and its profound impact.
Drawing inspiration from Yoruba culture's naming ceremonies, where infants are welcomed with songs of praise, Lola explores how names encapsulate both origins and destinies. This melodious anthology examines the role of naming in shaping identities, aspirations, and our sense of belonging.
Lola's verses deftly navigate the complexities of her Nigerian-British heritage, tracing name lineages and questioning societal visibility. She ponders the necessity of shedding old expectations whilst acknowledging the unexpected ways life can bring us full circle.
Through lyrical, jubilant, and poignant poems, Lola unravels the intricacies of the diasporic experience, weaving together family life, history, and memory. 'Ceremony for the Nameless' stands as an exquisite collection from a captivating contemporary voice, heralded as part of an exciting new wave of young female bards broadening poetry's appeal for a new generation.
Book ISBN: | 9781802065794 |
Book Author: | Theresa Lola |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 130 x 198 x 9 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-11-07 |
Book Pagination: | 96 pages |
Book Weight: | 96g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’