Synopsis
The Man With a Hammer: Verses gathers Anna Wickham’s fearless, imperfect, modern poetry in a revealing edition. This collection probes themes of gender, liberty, love, and self-definition with candor and biting insight.
The book opens with a critical Introduction that frames Wickham’s work as a bold stand for women’s voices in poetry. Through poems that are at once sharp and intimate, the reader follows a restless, self‑aware speaker exploring desire, duty, and the costs of creative honesty.
- Direct, epigram-like poems that mix anger, humor, and tenderness
- Themes of women’s rights, identity, and personal courage
- A strong, persona-driven voice that tackles love, society, and art
- Accessible, plainspoken lines balanced with piercing insights
Ideal for readers who seek poetry that challenges norms and speaks plainly about power, identity, and resilience in early modern verse.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complexities of the female experience, offering a profound exploration of womanhood in a society grappling with evolving gender roles. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century social and intellectual currents, the author's insightful poetry delves into the challenges and triumphs of women navigating love, marriage, motherhood, and self-discovery. With unflinching honesty, the poems lay bare the inner conflicts of women torn between societal expectations and their yearning for autonomy. Themes of desire, frustration, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment weave through verses that challenge conventional notions of femininity. The author's evocative language captures the raw emotions and intellectual depth of women seeking to define their place in a changing world. From the passionate pleas for independence in "The Revolt of Wives" to the introspective reflections of "The Free Woman," this collection offers a multifaceted portrait of female identity. The poems delve into the complexities of relationships, exploring the dynamics of power, intimacy, and the yearning for genuine connection. Motherhood is examined with both tenderness and a critical eye, as the author navigates the joys and sacrifices of raising children while maintaining a sense of self. Ultimately, this book serves as a testament to the resilience and complexity of the female spirit. The author's poignant verses offer timeless insights into the universal struggles and aspirations of women, reminding us of the enduring power of the feminine voice to challenge, inspire, and transform. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331462613_0
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The Man With a Hammer : Verses (Classic Reprint)
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