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list price: $17.95
edition:Paperback
category: Poetry
published: Jul 2016
ISBN:9780889823129
publisher:
Oolichan Books
Description
In her seventh book of poetry, Evelyn Lau digs up her deepest fears to unearth the universal hope we all have — of a life that matters. Tumour's power lies in Lau's ability to talk about the things we don't like to talk about, the things we avoid with lotions and potions and self-medication. Tumour compels sober self-reflection and shining light into the corners of the mind. In the book's first part, Lau roots through the forces of life that shaped her — the family legacy, the cultural inheritance. The second part parses how these histories sculpt the present. The rose-coloured glasses of youth are replaced with the lenses of middle age, which sharpen the world's edges. With trenchant observations and unparalleled imagery, Tumour/strong showcases Lau at the top of her craft.
Contributor Notes
Evelyn Lau was born and raised in Vancouver. She published her memoir, Runaway: Diary of a Street Kid, when she was 18. Evelyn's poetry, prose and essays have been widely published, including the award-winning poetry title Living Under Plastic. She was Vancouver's poet laureate from 2011-2014.
