Khamoshi
by Qudsia Akhtar
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Pub Date 10 Mar 2022 | Archive Date 23 Oct 2023
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Description
“Can one experience diaspora / in the body?”Qudsia Akhtar’s poems are silted with female loss, a kind of silence that builds slowly inside generations of migrant women. Through partition, nationalism, racism, sex and filial duty, these poems ask to whom do we belong if not our selves? A motherland calls to its daughters; an adopted country demands to hear her voice. Akhtar’s language is rich and exact, fearing sentiment, turning on its heel towards a path entirely of its own.” – Sandeep Parmar
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| ISBN | 9781913917067 |
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Featured Reviews
Sue E, Reviewer
Step into the world of Khamoshir, where poetry speaks the language of silence and the heart of the diaspora. This book is like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered, a treasure trove of words that touch your soul. Akhtar's poetry is raw and honest, delving into the experiences of migrant women, the weight of nationalism, and the search for identity. It's a poetic journey that demands to be felt rather than just read.
Abigail L, Librarian
A profound collection of poetry that delves into the complexities of diaspora, female loss, and the search for identity. Each poem in this book is a masterpiece that resonates with the silence that builds inside generations of migrant women. Akhtar's words are hauntingly beautiful as they navigate the themes of partition, nationalism, racism, and filial duty.
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