Billy-Ray Belcourt je spisovatel a akademik z národa Driftpile Cree. Jeho psaní se zabývá tématy spojenými s domorodou identitou, traumatem a odolností, často zkoumámi perspektivou mladého muže z národa Cree. Jeho literární práce, která zahrnuje poezii i teoretické eseje, je známá svou naléhavostí, osobní reflexí a zkoumáním kulturní a sociální krajiny. Belcourt se snaží překlenout propast mezi akademickým výzkumem a uměleckým projevem, aby vytvořil díla, která rezonují jak intelektuálně, tak emocionálně. Jeho práce přispívá k probíhajícímu dialogu o domorodé zkušenosti v moderní společnosti.
Exploring themes of Indigenous love and loneliness, this collection weaves together intersecting narratives that highlight the complexities of human connection. The author, known for their expansive literary vision, delves into the emotional landscapes of their characters, offering a profound reflection on identity and belonging within Indigenous communities. Each story reveals unique perspectives, inviting readers to experience the richness and depth of these intertwined lives.
Superbly rendered portraits of modern indigeneity from the acclaimed author of A Minor Chorus.
A debut novel from a rising literary star that brings the modern queer and Indigenous experience into sharp relief.
WINNER OF THE HUBERT EVANS NON-FICTION PRIZE FINALIST FOR THE JIM DEVA PRIZE FOR WRITING THAT PROVOKES FINALIST FOR THE GOVERNOR GENERAL'S LITERARY AWARD FOR NON-FICTION FINALIST FOR THE LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD FOR GAY MEMOIR/BIOGRAPHY NATIONAL BESTSELLER A slim but electrifying debut memoir about the preciousness and precariousness of queer Indigenous life. Opening with a tender letter to his kokum and memories of his early life on the Driftpile First Nation, Billy-Ray Belcourt delivers a searing account of Indigenous life that’s part love letter, part rallying cry. With the lyricism and emotional power of his award-winning poetry, Belcourt cracks apart his history and shares it with us one fragment at a time. He shines a light on Canada’s legacy of colonial violence and the joy that flourishes in spite of it. He revisits sexual encounters, ruminates on first loves and first loves lost, and navigates the racial politics of gay hookup apps. Among the hard truths he distills, the outline of a brighter future takes shape. Bringing in influences from James Baldwin to Ocean Vuong, this book is a testament to the power of language—to devastate us, to console us, to help us grieve, to help us survive. Destined to be dog-eared, underlined, treasured, and studied for years to come, A History of My Brief Body is a stunning achievement from one of this generation’s finest young minds.
The new edition of a prize-winning memoir-in-poems, a meditation on life as a queer Indigenous man--Publisher's description.