Furniture Music

Gail Scott's Furniture Music chronicles her years in Lower Manhattan during the Obama era, exploring conversations about citizenship, gender performance, class, race, feminism, and what it means to write now. The author assembles a range of voices, including Gertrude Stein, Viktor Shklovsky, and Walter Benjamin, resulting in a staggering work of insight and hope during a critical time in American politics and art.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 16 November 2023
Publisher: Wave Books

In her captivating book, Furniture Music, Montreal legend Gail Scott takes readers on a journey through her years in Lower Manhattan during the Obama era. Nestled within a vibrant community of poets at the crossroads of formally radical and political art, Scott weaves a narrative that captures the essence of a city pulsating with energy and creativity.

Immersing herself in the rich tapestry of New York City, Scott explores the iconic landmarks that define the city's landscape, including the St. Marks Poetry Project and the Bowery Poetry Club. From the euphoria of Obama's election to the tumultuous events of Occupy Wall Street and Hurricane Sandy, Scott's writing emerges as a poignant reflection of a nation in transition.

Through her engaging prose, Scott invites readers to participate in thought-provoking conversations that touch upon the very fabric of citizenship, gender performance, class, race, feminism, and the art of writing in the modern era. She skillfully weaves together a tapestry of voices, both contemporary and from previous generations, including the influential figures of Gertrude Stein, Viktor Shklovsky, and Walter Benjamin.

What emerges from this remarkable work is a staggering testament to insight and hope. Furniture Music serves as a powerful lens through which to examine the complexities of American politics and art, offering a profound understanding of the challenges and opportunities that shape our collective narrative. It is a testament to the enduring power of literature to inspire, challenge, and ignite change during times of political and artistic upheaval.

Dimension: 152 x 215 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781950268863