Born to Slow Horses by Brathwaite, Kamau
by Brathwaite, Kamau | HC | VeryGood
US $10.59
ApproximatelyAU $16.47
Condition:
βMay have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend β... Read moreabout condition
Very good
A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the sellerβs listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
- Buy It NowBorn to Slow Horses by Brathwaite, Kamau
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Postage:
Free Economy Shipping.
Estimated between Sat, 17 May and Wed, 21 May to 43230
Located in: Aurora, Illinois, United States
Returns:
30-day returns. Seller pays for return postage.
Payments:
Shop with confidence
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:375880097948
Item specifics
- Condition
- Very good
- Seller notes
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 0 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9780819567451
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wesleyan University Press
ISBN-10
0819567450
ISBN-13
9780819567451
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30766788
Product Key Features
Book Title
Born to Slow Horses
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Language
English
Topic
General, Latin America / General
Publication Year
2005
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Poetry, History
Book Series
Wesleyan Poetry Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
22.4 Oz
Item Length
10.2 in
Item Width
8.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2004-043091
Reviews
"If...we believe that poetry must move the reader on an intellectual and visceral level, so that the reader is inspired to return to it and re-read again and again, then Born to Slow Horses promises to stand the test of time"--Harold Heft, The Gazette, Montreal, "It is Kamau Brathwaite whose work, more than that of any Caribbean poet since Cesar Vallejo (in translation), is influencing the future of poetry written in English. Disinterested in derivative European meters and themes, Brathwaite delivers a piping body of work characterized by innovation in typography, diction, form, and prosody. The news-flash contemporaneity of his subject material, the complexly counterpointed musical phrasing, and his tempestuous, politically incisive wordplay collaborate to invest his poems with an unparalleled exigency. Born to Slow Horses is a fast, breathless ride."-- Forrest Gander, If...we believe that poetry must move the reader on an intellectual and visceral level, so that the reader is inspired to return to it and re-read again and again, then Born to Slow Horses promises to stand the test of time, "IfΓ’β¬Β¦we believe that poetry must move the reader on an intellectual and visceral level, so that the reader is inspired to return to it and re-read again and again, then Born to Slow Horses promises to stand the test of time"-Harold Heft, The Gazette, Montreal, "IfΓwe believe that poetry must move the reader on an intellectual and visceral level, so that the reader is inspired to return to it and re-read again and again, then Born to Slow Horses promises to stand the test of time"ΓHarold Heft, The Gazette, Montreal, "If we believe that poetry must move the reader on an intellectual and visceral level, so that the reader is inspired to return to it and re-read again and again, then Born to Slow Horses promises to stand the test of time"-Harold Heft, The Gazette, Montreal, "If...we believe that poetry must move the reader on an intellectual and visceral level, so that the reader is inspired to return to it and re-read again and again, then Born to Slow Horses promises to stand the test of time"--Harold Heft, The Gazette, Montreal "It is Kamau Brathwaite whose work, more than that of any Caribbean poet since Cesar Vallejo (in translation), is influencing the future of poetry written in English. Disinterested in derivative European meters and themes, Brathwaite delivers a piping body of work characterized by innovation in typography, diction, form, and prosody. The news-flash contemporaneity of his subject material, the complexly counterpointed musical phrasing, and his tempestuous, politically incisive wordplay collaborate to invest his poems with an unparalleled exigency. Born to Slow Horses is a fast, breathless ride."--Forrest Gander, "If...we believe that poetry must move the reader on an intellectual and visceral level, so that the reader is inspired to return to it and re-read again and again, then Born to Slow Horses promises to stand the test of time"-Harold Heft, The Gazette, Montreal
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
811/.54
Table Of Content
I -The Master of the Mary Jones - Bermudas - Guanahani II - Donna - Days & Nights - Iwa III - MMassaccourraamann IIII - 'I was wash-way in blood'- Bread - Dear PM V - Kumina 9/11 - Hawk VII - Namesetoura - Mountain - The Robin Poem
Synopsis
Kamau Brathwaite's newest work, Born to Slow Horses, is a series of poetic meditations on islands and exile, language and ritual, and the force of personal and historical passions and griefs. These poems are haunted, figuratively and literally, by spirits of the African diaspora and drenched in the colors, sounds, and rhythms of the islands. But they also encompass the world of the exile and return, and the events of 9/11 in New York City. Brathwaite is one of the foremost voices in postcolonial inquiry and expression, and his poetry is densely rooted and expansive.Using his unusual"sycorax" signature typography and spelling, Brathwaite brings a cultural specificity, with distinct accents, sonic gestures, and pronunciations, into his pages-making them new, exciting, and rich in nuances., Winner of the Griffin International Poetry Prize (2006) Kamau Brathwaite's newest work, Born to Slow Horses, is a series of poetic meditations on islands and exile, language and ritual, and the force of personal and historical passions and griefs. These poems are haunted, figuratively and literally, by spirits of the African diaspora and drenched in the colors, sounds, and rhythms of the islands. But they also encompass the world of the exile and return, and the events of 9/11 in New York City. Brathwaite is one of the foremost voices in postcolonial inquiry and expression, and his poetry is densely rooted and expansive. Using his unusual "sycorax" signature typography and spelling, Brathwaite brings a cultural specificity, with distinct accents, sonic gestures, and pronunciations, into his pages--making them new, exciting, and rich in nuances.
LC Classification Number
PR9230.9.B68B67 2005
Item description from the seller
Seller feedback (5,624,543)
- y***e (1042)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseπ SUPER STARπ€© AMAZING PHOTOS π― ACCURATE DESCRIPTION βοΈ GENUINE PRODUCTS π HIGH QUALITY π― SUPER PRICES π° EASY TO WORK WITH π° ECONOMY HANDLING β±οΈ FAST SHIPPING π BUBBLE PACKAGE π¦ ARRIVED WITHIN DAYS π EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNICATION ποΈ OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE ποΈ GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR πΏ TOTAL ASSET TO THE EBAY-ECO SYSTEM π₯ SAVED SELLER π± PROMT REPLY FOR RETURNS π― WOULD BUY FROM AGAIN 𧲠UNDER PROMISES OVER DELIVERS β³οΈ MADE ME VERY HAPPY π LEFT POSITIVE FEEDBACK πΌ THANK YOU! π AAAA
- l***l (6193)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI must say from the very beginning of this transaction that everything went smooth. The seller gave me a good quality product for a great price that was brand new and appeared to be better than what was pictured. I plan on purchasing more products in the near future from this seller. The product was shipped and packaged with care and love. Magnificent communication and all of what I said makes this seller a great asset to the eBay community as well as the marketplace.
- f***f (1515)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe seller was incredibly communicative and was willing to lump together multiple items I'd purchased to combine shipping, which was greatly appreciated. The item itself was in perfect condition, looks better than in the photo, and was packaged well to avoid any damage during shipping. It arrived quickly and without any issues! Excellent Seller, Goes the Extra Mile. Smooth Transaction, Shipped Very Quickly, As Advertised; Good Price; Well Packaged & Delivered Within a Few Days. A+Couplehood by Reiser, Paul (#195434961752)
More to explore:
- Horses Non-Fiction Hardcover Books,
- Non-Fiction Horses Fiction & Non-Fiction Books,
- Horses Non-Fiction Paperback Fiction & Books,
- Non-Fiction Horse Riding Fiction & Books,
- Dark Horse Comics Comics, Graphic Novels & TPBs,
- Dark Horse Presents Comics, Graphic Novels & TPBs,
- Non-Fiction Horses Fiction Books & 1950-1999 Publication Year,
- Non-Fiction Horses Fiction & Non-Fiction Books in English,
- Darkness Dark Horse Comics Comics, Graphic Novels & TPBs,
- Dark Horse Comics Bronze Age (1970-83) Era Comics, Graphic Novels & TPBs
Seller feedback (5,624,543)
- y***e (1042)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseπ SUPER STARπ€© AMAZING PHOTOS π― ACCURATE DESCRIPTION βοΈ GENUINE PRODUCTS π HIGH QUALITY π― SUPER PRICES π° EASY TO WORK WITH π° ECONOMY HANDLING β±οΈ FAST SHIPPING π BUBBLE PACKAGE π¦ ARRIVED WITHIN DAYS π EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNICATION ποΈ OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE ποΈ GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR πΏ TOTAL ASSET TO THE EBAY-ECO SYSTEM π₯ SAVED SELLER π± PROMT REPLY FOR RETURNS π― WOULD BUY FROM AGAIN 𧲠UNDER PROMISES OVER DELIVERS β³οΈ MADE ME VERY HAPPY π LEFT POSITIVE FEEDBACK πΌ THANK YOU! π AAAA
- l***l (6193)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI must say from the very beginning of this transaction that everything went smooth. The seller gave me a good quality product for a great price that was brand new and appeared to be better than what was pictured. I plan on purchasing more products in the near future from this seller. The product was shipped and packaged with care and love. Magnificent communication and all of what I said makes this seller a great asset to the eBay community as well as the marketplace.
- f***f (1515)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe seller was incredibly communicative and was willing to lump together multiple items I'd purchased to combine shipping, which was greatly appreciated. The item itself was in perfect condition, looks better than in the photo, and was packaged well to avoid any damage during shipping. It arrived quickly and without any issues! Excellent Seller, Goes the Extra Mile. Smooth Transaction, Shipped Very Quickly, As Advertised; Good Price; Well Packaged & Delivered Within a Few Days. A+Couplehood by Reiser, Paul (#195434961752)