{"product_id":"indiom-9780571372256","title":"indiom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eIndic-heritage poets gather to perform poems and discuss the future of poetry, exploring themes such as Empire, power, status, casteism, colorism, mimicry, and mockery. Daljit Nagra's mock epic \"What is Britishness Now?\" combines resistance and redress with humor, defying boundaries and exploring intertextual and misplaced identities, gods, miracles, celluloid tragedy, and blushing romantic desire. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 178 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 07 September 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Faber \u0026amp; Faber\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA captivating gathering of poets with Indian heritage comes together to enthrall audiences with their mesmerizing performances and engage in thought-provoking discussions about the future of poetry. Indiom, a versatile artist, employs an eclectic range of styles, often reminiscent of Rabelaisian humor, to explore a wide array of subjects. From the Indian poet Nissim Ezekiel to Shakespearean comedy, Under Milk Wood, The Simpsons, and Newcastle United, Indiom's work seamlessly weaves together diverse themes and narratives. Daljit Nagra's mock epic, \"What Is Britishness Now?\" delves into the profound legacies of Empire, addressing issues such as power, status, casteism, colorism, mimicry, and mockery. Through its intricate and thought-provoking narrative, the play challenges societal norms and encourages audiences to reflect on the complexities of identity and the human experience. This captivating fusion of poetry, theater, and humor creates a multi-dimensional tapestry of resistance and redress. With its playful and imaginative structures, it defies traditional boundaries and invites viewers to embark on a journey of intertextual and misplaced identities, gods and miracles, celluloid tragedy, and blushing romantic desire amidst an awkwardly rolling cricket ball and rioting poodles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 340g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 197 x 130 x 6 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780571372256\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: Main\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Daljit Nagra","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44559564144890,"sku":"9780571372256","price":10.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1694190762168_book.jpg?v=1694593381","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/indiom-9780571372256","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}