Poetry books from Philippines
Recommended poetry books (2)
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If you are into poetry here are some poetry books from Philippines for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge.
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Offenes Meer by Luna Sicat Cleto DE
Country: Asia / Philippines
Philippines
Description:
Zwischen Wellen und Feuer, Abwasch und Einkauf, sprechendem Waran und tröstendem Regen findet eine Dichterin ihre Stimme. Es ist nicht immer dieselbe. Luna Sicat Cletos Gedichte führen durch dreißig Jahre Zeitgeschichte und öffnen eine Tür zur philippinischen Lyrik der Gegenwart.
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Pa-Liwanag: Writings by Filipinas in Translation by Gantala Press EN
Country: Asia / Philippines
Philippines
Description:
It includes writings by an arrested food factory worker; an urban poor community leader; a lesbian migrant worker; a former domestic helper; indigenous and peasant women; teachers and professionals. Discussing topics like sexuality, romance, motherhood, the domestic, the body, the environment, history, state repression, and women's involvement in the Filipino people's long struggle for justice and peace, Filipinas explain, illuminate – paliwanag – the darkness of our times. Through translation they bring these stories to light, liwanag, and emerge. Translating Feminisms showcases intimate coll... continue