Anybody: Poems

In Anybody, Ari Banias explores issues of recognition, belonging, and the boundaries that shape our identities. Through iconic and imagined landscapes, the poet examines the complexities of being alive as a queer, gendered body, highlighting the charge of boundedness and the implications of our choices. The poems are witty, tender, and original, offering a fresh perspective on the constructs that define our lives.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 112 pages
\n Publication date: 16 March 2018
\n Publisher: WW Norton & Co
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In his captivating collection, Anybody, Ari Banias delves into profound inquiries surrounding recognition and belonging. He explores the intricate dynamics of boundary-drawing and management, examining how these boundaries shape our identities and selves. Through vivid and imaginative landscapes, the poet navigates the complexities of being alive as a restlessly gendered, queer, and emotive body. Whether he finds himself in the cruising spaces of Fire Island, a city lake, a Greek island, or a bodega-turned-coffee-shop, Banias uncovers the charged essence of boundedness and signification. With a sharp wit, tenderness, and originality, his poems challenge the very constructs that define our existence, offering a fresh perspective on the human experience. Anybody is a testament to the power of poetry to illuminate the complexities of our lives and inspire us to reimagine our place in the world.

\n Weight: 96g\n
Dimension: 208 x 138 x 10 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780393355444\n \n