Awake in the River and Shedding Silence

Awake in the River and Shedding Silence
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Publisher : University of Washington Press
Total Pages : 274
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ISBN-10 : 9780295749594
ISBN-13 : 0295749598
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Download or read book Awake in the River and Shedding Silence written by Janice Mirikitani and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2022-02-23 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Groundbreaking poems in Asian American feminist literature Fierce, raw, and unapologetic, Janice Mirikitani’s poetry and prose are as vibrant and resonant today as when these two collections were first published in 1978 and 1987. Now back in print in one volume, Awake in the River and Shedding Silence epitomizes Mirikitani’s singular voice—one that is brash, sexual, politically outspoken, and unconcerned with pandering to mainstream audiences. An influential artist and activist, Mirikitani has advanced the causes of women of color feminisms, global anti-imperialism, and Afro-Asian solidarity for more than fifty years. Her writings confront sexualized violence, anti-Asian racism, the intergenerational trauma of incarceration, the dangers of passivity, and internalized oppression, while also illuminating the power of awakening from silence and fighting for justice. Connecting Japanese American discrimination with broader struggles from the local to the global, Awake in the River and Shedding Silence showcases how the renowned poet found power in speaking out.


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