Discover the powerful collection of poems in 'Felon', a profound exploration of the challenges faced after incarceration. Written by the acclaimed poet Reginald Dwayne Betts, this brand new 2021 release from W W Norton & Company is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersections of justice, identity, and personal struggle. With 112 pages of fierce and agile verse, Betts crafts a vivid travelogue of a life marked by homelessness, underemployment, drug abuse, domestic violence, and fatherhood. The poems delve into a rich tapestry of emotions, illustrating the complex reality of post-incarceration life. Betts skillfully employs unique forms, including revolutionary found poetry derived from redacted court documents, demonstrating both creativity and depth. The collection culminates in a stunning crown of sonnets that encapsulates his journey and resilience. Whether you are a poetry enthusiast, a support advocate, or looking for insightful literature on the human experience, 'Felon' offers an indispensable perspective. Note: Shipping for this item is free, allowing for greater accessibility. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393542035
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 112


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In fierce, agile poems, Felon tells the story of the effects of incarceration?canvassing a wide range of emotions and experiences through homelessness, underemployment, love, drug abuse, domestic violence, fatherhood, and grace?and, in doing so, creates a travelogue for an imagined life. Reginald Dwayne Betts confronts the funk of post-incarceration existence in traditional and newfound forms, from revolutionary found poems created by redacting court documents to the astonishing crown of sonnets that serves as the volume's radiant conclusion.