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Social Poetics

Social Poetics

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Social Poetics is a book that explores the imaginative militancy and emerging solidarities of a new, insurgent working-class poetry community. It combines autobiography, literary criticism, and Marxist theory to present a people's history of the poetry workshop from the founder of the Worker Writers School.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 26 March 2020
Publisher: Coffee House Press


Social Poetics is a groundbreaking work that delves into the imaginative militancy and emergent solidarities of a new and insurgent working-class poetry community that is flourishing across the globe. This captivating blend of autobiography, literary criticism, and Marxist theory offers a comprehensive people's history of the poetry workshop, providing a unique perspective from the founding director of the Worker Writers School. Through vivid illustrations, Nowak not only elucidates the profound meaning of poetry but also explores its transformative impact on individuals and communities beyond the traditional realms of literary spaces. From taxi drivers to street vendors, and countless other workers worldwide, poetry becomes a powerful tool for expressing their experiences, fostering connections, and advocating for social justice. Social Poetics is a testament to the transformative power of art and the potential of poetry to inspire and empower marginalized voices.


Social Poetics is a groundbreaking work that delves into the imaginative militancy and emergent solidarities of a new and insurgent working-class poetry community that is flourishing across the globe. This captivating blend of autobiography, literary criticism, and Marxist theory offers a comprehensive people's history of the poetry workshop, providing a unique perspective from the founding director of the Worker Writers School. Through vivid illustrations, Nowak not only elucidates the profound meaning of poetry but also explores its transformative impact on individuals and communities beyond the traditional realms of literary spaces. From taxi drivers to street vendors, and countless other workers worldwide, poetry becomes a powerful tool for expressing their experiences, fostering connections, and advocating for social justice. Social Poetics is a testament to the transformative power of art and the potential of poetry to inspire and empower marginalized voices.

Weight: 448g
Dimension: 228 x 153 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781566895675

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