Jay Bernard
Surge
Surge
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In Jay Bernard's debut collection, Surge, he explores the New Cross Fire of 1981, a racist attack that killed thirteen young black people. Using dancehall rhythms and Jamaican patois, the collection brings the voices of the past to life in the absence of justice. It is a powerful work of excavation, memory, and activism that resonates in our present moment.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 20 June 2019
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Jay Bernard's remarkable debut is a daring exploration of the New Cross Fire of 1981, a devastating house fire during a birthday party that claimed the lives of thirteen young black individuals. This tragic event, known as the New Cross Massacre, was initially perceived as a racist attack, leading to a significant shift in race relations in Britain. Through the mesmerizing incantation of dancehall rhythms and the music of Jamaican patois, Bernard brings forth the voices of the past, creating a living presence in the absence of justice. Surge, a groundbreaking work of excavation, memory, and activism, sheds light on an overlooked chapter in British history, resonating powerfully in our present moment. The verse combines anger and political purpose with a rare lyrical precision, resulting in a powerful combination. Sebastian Faulks, in his review for the Spectator, hailed Surge as a "Winner of the 2020 Sunday Times /University of Warwick Young Writer of the Year Award." The book has garnered numerous prestigious accolades, including the Ted Hughes Award for New Work in Poetry, shortlisting for the Costa Poetry Award, the T.S. Eliot Prize, the Forward Prize for Best First Collection, the Dylan Thomas Prize, the RSL Ondaatje Prize, and the John Pollard Foundation International Poetry Prize. Additionally, it was longlisted for the Jhalak Prize 2020. Jay Bernard's debut is a testament to his talent and dedication as a writer, and Surge is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of British history and its ongoing impact.
Weight: 110g
Dimension: 216 x 135 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784742614
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