Self-Portrait as Ruth

Disgrifiad Cymraeg / Welsh Description

Casgliad o gerddi Jasmine Donahaye sydd â gwreiddiau Iddewig dwfn. Mae'r gyfrol yn herio pob fersiwn 'swyddogol' o hanes yr Iddewon a'r Palestiniaid. Casgliad o gerddi sy'n mynegi gonestrwydd, ac a fydd yn ennyn trafodaeth.

Disgrifiad Saesneg / English Description

Rooted in a Jewish family history that reaches into nineteenth-century Ottoman Palestine, Self-Portrait as Ruth is written in defiance of all 'official' versions of Israeli or Palestinian history. A challenging, aching, honest exploration of culpability, this lament will incite controversy and debate.

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Adolygiad y Cyhoeddwr / Publisher Review

‘…beautifully-written poems — all easy control and allusive storytelling…’ Poetry ‘This book, wrestling with the conflicting perspectives of nationality, displacement and religion, is steeped in Israeli and Palestinian history. Land is portrayed throughout as an untrustworthy burden, full of temporary demarcations, constantly under threat of change.’ Charles Bainbridge, The Guardian ‘She writes poetry that is itself barbaric — sophisticated, complex, informed, yet at its core, barbaric. The imagery is shockingly physical, often sexually violent, and the poetic structures themselves are more akin to those of primal myths than contemporary literature.’ Jake Marmer, The Jewish Daily Forward ‘There is a passionate anger here that refuses to attribute culpability uniquely to one group … With this new collection [Donahaye] establishes herself as an assured, challenging and brave voice, unafraid of confronting difficult issues or upsetting those with more sectarian views.’ Sue Hubbard, Poetry London ‘…beautifully-written poems — all easy control and allusive storytelling … Even when appearing merely wishful, Donahaye handles her subject with brisk particularity.’ Daisy Fried, Poetry Longlisted for Wales Book of the Year