Appropriate
- 176 stránok
- 7 hodin čítania
A timely, nuanced work that dissects the thorny debate around cultural appropriation and the literary imagination.
Paisley Rekdal sa vo svojej poézii a esejach venuje témam rasy, sexuality, mýtov a identity, pričom často odkazuje na súčasnú kultúru. Jej dielo sa vyznačuje ostrosťou a intenzitou, ktorá čitateľov neodolateľne vtiahne do hlbín ľudskej skúsenosti. Rekdal využíva svoju jedinečnú perspektívu na skúmanie zložitých otázok spolupatričnosti a neprispôsobenia sa. Jej literárny hlas je výrazný a podnetný k zamysleniu.



A timely, nuanced work that dissects the thorny debate around cultural appropriation and the literary imagination.
Exploring the intricate dynamics of identity and familial legacy, this hybrid memoir intertwines personal essays, historical documentation, and poetry. It delves into the lives of Rekdal's Norwegian-American father, his mixed-race marriage, and the photographer Edward S. Curtis alongside his Apsaroke guide, Alexander Upshaw. Through innovative typography and parallel narratives, the work offers a unique lens on intimacy, race, and the complexities of self within contemporary America, creating an original literary experience.
Exploring the complexities of identity politics and interracial desire, the author embarks on a journey across Asia, reflecting on her mixed race heritage as the daughter of a Chinese American mother and a Norwegian father. This captivating blend of personal essay and travelogue delves into how appearance influences perceptions of ethnicity, offering profound insights into the author's quest for belonging and understanding in a multifaceted world.