Beyond the Pages: A Jamaican Poet Speaks Volume 3 - 9789769621046
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Beyond the Pages: A Jamaican Poet Speaks Volume 3 - 9789769621046
$18.37
In Beyond the Pages: A Jamaican Poet Speaks Volume 3, Karen Knott Banhan continues her exploration of Jamaican linguistic and cultural vibrancy with a dynamic collection of poems and short stories. This latest volume seamlessly intertwines Jamaican Creole (Patois, Patwa) and Standard English, reflecting the fluid interaction between Jamaica's native dialect and official language. Volume 3 also features the rhythmic essence of dub poetry, a uniquely West Indian genre known for its engaging, percussive rhythm, whether accompanied by traditional instruments or driven by the poems' inherent cadence. Building on over two decades of acclaim, Mrs. Knott Banhan's work has consistently featured in award-winning performances at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission's Speech and Drama Festival of the Performing Arts. Through these pages, readers are invited to experience the richness of Jamaican culture, gaining insight and enjoyment from the vibrant, performative nature of Mrs. Knott Banhan's poetic craftsmanship.
| Author: Karen Knott Banhan |
| Publisher: Karen Knott Banhan |
| Publication Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
| Number of Pages: 128 pages |
| Binding: Paperback or Softback |
| ISBN-10: 9769621048 |
| ISBN-13: 9789769621046 |
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