Divisible by Itself and One
(Author) Kae TempestI want to sing you early songs. Go deeper. I want to take you back where you began, Find the scraps of you you hid in secret And bring them back to life beneath my tongue. Divisible by Itself and One is the powerful new collection from our foremost truth-teller Kae Tempest. Ruminative, wise, with a newer, more contemplative and metaphysical note running through, it is a book engaged with the big questions and the emotional states in which we live and create. Some of the poems experiment with form, some are free, and yet all are politically and morally conscious. Divisible by Itself and One is also a book about human form, the body as boundary and how we are read by the world. Taking its bearings - and title - from the prime number, Divisible by Itself and One is concerned, ultimately, with integrity: how to live in honest relationship with oneself and others. "Tempest delivers their thoughts gorgeously, rhythmically, but also with clarity and a fierce grace" Observer
Kae Tempest
Kae Tempest is a British poet, playwright, and musician known for their powerful and socially conscious works. Their most notable works include the poetry collections "Let Them Eat Chaos" and "Hold Your Own," as well as the plays "Wasted" and "Hopelessly Devoted." Tempest's writing often explores themes of social injustice, identity, and the human experience with a raw and emotive style that has garnered critical acclaim. They have made significant contributions to contemporary literature with their unique blend of poetry and performance, challenging traditional forms and pushing boundaries in the genre. Tempest's most famous work is likely their debut novel, "The Bricks That Built The Houses," which received widespread praise for its lyrical prose and compelling storytelling. Overall, Kae Tempest is a groundbreaking voice in modern literature, using their art to provoke thought, spark empathy, and inspire change.
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