Weeping Becomes a River
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Siphokazi Jonas is a weaver of seemingly discordant worlds; growing up in an Afrikaans dorpie, attending an English boarding school, and going on annual holidays to a village emaXhoseni during the transition years of South Africa’s democracy made this a necessity.
In Weeping Becomes a River she confronts the linguistic and cultural alienation experienced as a black learner in former Model C schools in the 1990s and early 2000s, then fashions the fragments to reclaim and rewrite her place within a lineage of storytellers.
Migrating between forms, between poetry and intsomi, she navigates the waters of tradition, religion, intergenerational experiences of rural and urban spaces, and the ways in which family dynamics affect the body. She is not only a referee of the raging tensions within her, but she also pieces together a language for pathways of leaving and returning.
Her poems grapple with the past, the present, and possible futures without forgetting that “the body is marked territory from birth, and the scent of it never leaves”.
CONTRIBUTORS: Siphokazi Jonas
EAN: 9781776392087
COUNTRY: South Africa
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Siphokazi Jonas is a weaver of seemingly discordant worlds; growing up in an Afrikaans dorpie, attending an English boarding school, and going on annual holidays to a village emaXhoseni during the transition years of South Africa’s democracy made this a necessity.
In Weeping Becomes a River she confronts the linguistic and cultural alienation experienced as a black learner in former Model C schools in the 1990s and early 2000s, then fashions the fragments to reclaim and rewrite her place within a lineage of storytellers.
Migrating between forms, between poetry and intsomi, she navigates the waters of tradition, religion, intergenerational experiences of rural and urban spaces, and the ways in which family dynamics affect the body. She is not only a referee of the raging tensions within her, but she also pieces together a language for pathways of leaving and returning.
Her poems grapple with the past, the present, and possible futures without forgetting that “the body is marked territory from birth, and the scent of it never leaves”.
CONTRIBUTORS: Siphokazi Jonas
EAN: 9781776392087
COUNTRY: South Africa
PAGES:
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HEIGHT:
PUBLISHED BY: Penguin Random House South Africa
DATE PUBLISHED:
CITY:
GENRE:
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This book has awakened something profound within me, as if Siphokazi penned each word with my unique journey in mind. It feels like my story, a sentiment echoed by many others I've encountered who have also read this remarkable work. The curation is impeccable, each page thoughtfully crafted, making it a truly thought-provoking masterpiece.
Reaching the end was bittersweet, as I found myself reluctant to leave this enchanting world behind. We need more of this brilliance! I eagerly anticipate the future works that will undoubtedly flow from her pen. This piece is not just relevant; it is a stunning work of art that resonates deeply.
Thank you, Siphokazi, for the love and dedication you poured into every single page. I found myself exclaiming, “Oh, this is my favorite!” with each poem, only to discover another that captured my heart just as fiercely. Wow! I could go on and on about this extraordinary book. It is a definite must-read for anyone with eyes to see, a mind to comprehend, and a soul in need of nourishment!
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