British Museum

With compassion and charisma, Nagra explores the impact of the first wave of mass migration to our shores, the Arab Spring, the allure of extremism along with a series of personal poems about the pressures of growing up in a traditional community.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 64 pages
Publication date: 07 February 2019
Publisher: Faber & Faber

Daljit Nagra is a remarkable poet in contemporary English literature, known for his unique and captivating voice. His third collection, British Museum, follows his previous works, such as his electrifying rendition of the epic Ramayana, and showcases a significant shift in style. This collection is characterized by a quieter, more contemplative, and inquisitive tone, often bordering on valedictory. Nagra's political insights have been honed through a series of meditations and reflections on various aspects of our heritage, legacy, and the institutions that shape them. These include the BBC, Hadrian's Wall, the Sikh gurdwaras in our towns, and the British Museum, which serves as the title poem of the collection. Through his compassionate and charismatic writing, Nagra delves into the profound impact of the first wave of mass migration to our shores, the Arab Spring, the allure of extremism, and the personal struggles of growing up in a traditional community. British Museum is a thought-provoking book that raises profound questions about our ethics and responsibilities in a time of great challenge to our national identity. It invites readers to explore the complexities of our past and present, and to consider how we can navigate the challenges of the future with empathy, understanding, and a commitment to positive change.

Weight: 92g
Dimension: 179 x 138 x 6 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571333745
Edition number: Main