Deviant Disciples

Deviant Disciples is a chapbook that collects poems by five prominent Indonesian women poets of different generations and cultural backgrounds, showcasing feminist resistance in the non-Western world. Translating Feminisms showcases intimate collaborations between Asian women and nonbinary writers and translators, exploring questions of feminism and decolonization.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n \n Publication date: 12 November 2020
\n Publisher: Tilted Axis Press
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Deviant Disciples: A Captivating Collection of Indonesian Women Poets

Deviant Disciples is a captivating chapbook that showcases the remarkable talents of five prominent Indonesian women poets from different generations and cultural backgrounds. Their poetic prowess demonstrates the powerful ways in which feminist resistance has been articulated in the non-Western world, embracing a range of playful and angry expressions, always accompanied by an unwavering fearlessness.

Edited by the talented writer Intan Paramaditha and expertly translated by Elisa Vitri Handayani, Norman Erikson Pasaribu, and Tiffany Tsao, this chapbook brings together a collection of poems by the legendary poet and philosophy professor Toeti Heraty, alongside the work of Shinta Febriany, Dorothea Rosa Herliany, Hanna Fransisca, and Zubaidah Djohar. These women poets utilize language as a powerful tool to critique, reinterpret, and challenge societal norms and expectations.

In Translating Feminisms, readers are treated to an intimate exploration of collaborative works between some of Asia's most exciting women and nonbinary writers and translators. This chapbook showcases contemporary poetry that delves into the themes of bodies, labor, and language, accompanied by thought-provoking essays that examine the question of whether feminism can truly translate across cultural boundaries.

As part of Tilted Axis's broader project of decolonization through and of translation, and in response to the misreading of work by Women of Color (WoC) authors through a white feminist lens, we aim to reimagine the possibilities of a fully intersectional, international feminism. We believe that authors should have the creative agency to contextualize their own work, ensuring that their voices are heard and understood in their authentic and diverse contexts.

Through the pages of Deviant Disciples and Translating Feminisms, we celebrate the resilience and creativity of Indonesian women poets as they navigate the complexities of gender, culture, and society. Their work serves as a testament to the power of feminist resistance and the transformative potential of language in shaping a more inclusive and equitable world.

\n Weight: 68g\n
Dimension: 115 x 179 x 8 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781911284543\n \n