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Personal transformation through poetic and cultural criticism.
"Bite Harder" offers a raw and reflective journey beyond mere autobiography. The crux of this book lies in the blend of personal tales and literary analysis, which isn't common. Your curiosity will be piqued as Koh navigates both the intellectual landscapes of New York and the emotional terrain of leaving one’s comfort zone. If you're intrigued by a voice that’s both an engaged citizen and a critical poet, this collection of essays might just redefine your understanding of cultural and self-discovery.
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ISBN: 9789810981013
Authors:
Jee Leong Koh
Publisher: Ethos Books
Date of Publication: 2018-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.67
(rated by 3 readers)
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Fifteen years ago, Koh Jee Leong left a promising career in Singapore’s Education Service to become a poet in New York City. Bite Harder: Open Letters and Close Readings tells the story of this transformative change through essays blending personal experiences with literary encounters. The book includes essays on Singapore poets like Goh Poh Seng, Cyril Wong, Yeow Kai Chai, and Justin Chin, as well as letters addressing the struggle for freedom of expression. Koh Jee Leong's unique perspective as both insider and outsider enriches these writings, making Bite Harder a significant contribution to literary essays and cultural criticism in Singapore. (Note: Sorry! Book description for this title is not available.)
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Personal transformation through poetic and cultural criticism.
"Bite Harder" offers a raw and reflective journey beyond mere autobiography. The crux of this book lies in the blend of personal tales and literary analysis, which isn't common. Your curiosity will be piqued as Koh navigates both the intellectual landscapes of New York and the emotional terrain of leaving one’s comfort zone. If you're intrigued by a voice that’s both an engaged citizen and a critical poet, this collection of essays might just redefine your understanding of cultural and self-discovery.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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