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A History of Amnesia

by Alfian Sa'at
A History of Amnesia
A History of Amnesia

Poetry exploring collective memory and history.

If you've ever felt disconnected from the past or pondered the intricacies of collective memory, "A History of Amnesia" could be a perfect companion for your reflections. Alfian's verses are a deep dive into our shared histories, challenging us to confront and embrace them. The book's brevity means it's packed with thought-provoking ideas without demanding too much of your time—a rare find for lovers of poignant, meaningful poetry.

  • Singapore Literature Prize Nominee for English (2004)
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.

A History of Amnesia

by Alfian Sa'at
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ISBN: 9789810806873
Authors: Alfian Sa'at
Publisher: Ethos Books
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Poetry
Related Topics: Asian Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.93
(rated by 134 readers)

Description

Unapologetic, unafraid and unyielding, Alfian’s second collection of verse delves in greater depth the concerns in his first volume and moves into reclaiming our collective history and memory. In mining our psyche, he casts light where whispers and shadows lurk. He draws inspiration from censored histories, subsumed myths and invokes imagined voices from the exiled, demanding of the reader to witness the ubiquitous ideological fictions that surround us. This is one of the most dissonant and penetrating voices in Singapore poetry. A History of Amnesia is listed in the notable books list by the Kiriyama Pacific Rim Book Award (administered by University of San Francisco).
 

Poetry exploring collective memory and history.

If you've ever felt disconnected from the past or pondered the intricacies of collective memory, "A History of Amnesia" could be a perfect companion for your reflections. Alfian's verses are a deep dive into our shared histories, challenging us to confront and embrace them. The book's brevity means it's packed with thought-provoking ideas without demanding too much of your time—a rare find for lovers of poignant, meaningful poetry.

  • Singapore Literature Prize Nominee for English (2004)
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.