Appropriate
- 176 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
A timely, nuanced work that dissects the thorny debate around cultural appropriation and the literary imagination.
Paisley Rekdal Pořadí knih
Paisley Rekdal se ve své poezii a esejích zabývá tématy rasy, sexuality, mýtů a identity, přičemž často odkazuje na současnou kulturu. Její práce je charakterizována ostrostí a intenzitou, která čtenáře neodolatelně vtahuje do hlubin lidské zkušenosti. Rekdal využívá svou jedinečnou perspektivu k prozkoumání složitých otázek příslušnosti a nepatřičnosti. Její literární hlas je výrazný a nutí k zamyšlení.
- 2021
- 2012
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.
- 2002
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.