Maryville
(Autor) Joelle TaylorA POETRY BOOK SOCIETY RECOMMENDATION 'Taylor's poetry is as dangerous as it is dexterous . . . A wildfire blazing free' BERNARDINE EVARISTO 'Kaleidoscopic in its breath, structure and humanity . . . Both selfless and intimate' ANTHONY JOSEPH ----------------------------------------------------- From the T. S. Eliot and Polari Prize-winning author of C+NTO & Othered Poems comes an innovative collection exploring the scars, hopes and potentialities of dyke counterculture and the queer underground. With a vividly sketched cast of characters, award-winning poet Joelle Taylor uses the Maryville butch bar as a lens through which to consider the underground histories of queer London. The violence and pain of oppression and the beauty and intimacy of community are rendered in awe-inspiring high definition in a collection as filmic as it is familiar. A hybrid chronicle, magic trick, prayer and insurrection, Maryville conjures ghosts back to their bodies, a community to their feet. ----------------------------------------------------- 'Sexy, fearless - and ravishingly beautiful' NEIL BARTLETT 'One of the most powerful voices of our time . . . Joelle Taylor is a genius' CACONRAD
Joelle Taylor
Joelle Taylor is a British poet, playwright, and author known for her powerful and emotive spoken word performances. She has published several poetry collections, including "Ska Tissue" and "Songs My Enemy Taught Me," which explore themes of identity, gender, and social justice. Taylor's writing style is characterized by its raw honesty, vivid imagery, and lyrical language.
As a prominent figure in the spoken word scene, Taylor has made significant contributions to the genre by using her platform to amplify marginalized voices and address important social issues. She is also the founder of the National Youth Slam Championship, which provides a platform for young poets to showcase their talent.
One of Taylor's most famous works is "Cottonmouth," a collection of poems that delves into the complexities of race, heritage, and personal history. Through her writing, performances, and activism, Joelle Taylor continues to make a lasting impact on literature and society.
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