Teeth in the Back of my Neck by Monika Radojevic

Teeth in the Back of my Neck by Monika Radojevic

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Teeth in the Back of my Neck by Monika Radojevic

'This is a courageous, arresting debut from a poet to watch.' Independent
'A vital contribution to literature' HUCK

Chosen as one of Bustle's Best Debut Books of 2021
Chosen as one of Glamour's 'best poetry books'
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An arresting debut collection about identity, ancestry and history, from a young poet selected as an inaugural winner of the #Merky Books New Writers' Prize, dedicated to discovering the best writers of a new generation.

Written with profound depth and insight, the poems in Teeth in the Back of My Neck explore the joys, the confusions and the moments of sadness behind having one's history scattered around the globe ­- and the way in which your identity is always worn on your skin, whether you like it or not.

Bristling with tension and beautifully realised, Monika Radojevic's impressive debut collection is an introduction to one of the most exciting and impressive poets of her generation.

This is a courageous, arresting debut from a poet to watch * Independent *
This book is stunning * Catherine Mayer *
Monika Radojevic's poems grapple with the intersections of race and womanhood with a bite fitting of this debut's title; her ability to weave gut-punching honesty with arresting imagery makes for a standout collection[...] Radojevic is no doubt a poet with a bright futureand Teeth in the Back of My Neck is a testament to the powerful things she has to say. An assertive and enthralling collection of poetry. * **** The Skinny *
Radojevic writes with an uncompromising fierceness, provocation and dedication to the physical body which acts as her most authentic, intuitive medium of expression. She offers with this collection a vital contribution to literature at a time when women's voices urgently need to be heard. * HUCK *
Radojevic's interrogation of the status quo ... is not just interesting, it is agitating. * Bad Form *
Monika Radojevic is a Brazilian-Montenegrin writer and poet who was born and raised in London. She spent years working in the feminist and political sector, and her writing is a continuous exploration of power dynamics, inequality and freedom. Monika is the inaugural winner of the #Merky Books New Writers' prize, and writes to make sense of life. She has previously published a volume of poetry, Teeth in the Back of My Neck, and a short story collection, A Beautiful Lack of Consequence. Strangerland is her debut novel.
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ISBN 13 9781529118636
ISBN 10 1529118638
Title Teeth in the Back of my Neck
Author Monika Radojevic
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cornerstone
Year published 2021-05-04
Number of pages 96
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.