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A Luxury We Cannot Afford: An Anthology of Singapore Poetry

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by Christine Chia (Ed.), Joshua Ip (Ed.), Paul Grayson (Contrib.), Jon Gresham (Contrib.), Lauren Harper (Contrib.), Ho Ren Chun (Contrib.), Shawn Hoo (Contrib.), Lynne Hong (Contrib.), Gilbert Koh (Contrib.), Desmond Kon Zhicheng-Mingdé (Contrib.), Theophilus Kwek (Contrib.), Ann Ang (Contrib.), Amanda Lee Koe (Contrib.), Jing-Jing Lee (Contrib.), Laremy Lee (Contrib.), Samuel Lee (Contrib.), Leong Liew Geok (Contrib.), Daryl Lim Wei Jie (Contrib.), Loh Guan Liang (Contrib.), Low Kian Seh (Contrib.), Jason Erik Lundberg (Contrib.), Marc Nair (Contrib.), Jennifer Anne Champion (Contrib.), Pooja Nansi (Contrib.), Ng Yi-Sheng (Contrib.), Hazwan Norly (Contrib.), Alvin Pang (Contrib.), Rodrigo V. Dela Peña Jr. (Contrib.), Alfian Sa'at (Contrib.), Sandesh Sambhi (Contrib.), Charlene Shepherdson (Contrib.), Chelsea Sim (Contrib.), Evaleen Tan (Contrib.), Felix Cheong (Contrib.), Sze Yao Tan (Contrib.), Teh Su Ching (Contrib.), Edwin Thumboo (Contrib.), Jeremy Tiang (Contrib.), Toh Hsien Min (Contrib.), Norashiqin Toh (Contrib.), Samantha Toh (Contrib.), Keith Tong (Contrib.), Tse Hao Guang (Contrib.), Krishna Udayasankar (Contrib.), Grace Chia (Contrib.), Eric Tinsay Valles (Contrib.), Alfonse Chiu (Contrib.), Leon Choo (Contrib.), Ian Chung (Contrib.), Jerrold Yam (Contrib.), Jee Leong Koh (Contrib.)

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Singapore is a country of many invented, transplanted, or self-made myths and fables, but one looms above them all. 1969 marks the famous declaration of the myth: "Poetry is a luxury we cannot afford." As our island nation approaches its 50th anniversary wielding extraordinary wealth and prosperity, it is timely to review the narrative that has shepherded us through the past half-century. Indeed, it seems only poetic justice to examine this polarising mythos through the ballyhooed medium of poetry. To praise and appraise this most poetic of figures, 56 of Singapore's finest poets offer up 65 poems that promise to excite, exhilarate, and electrify, to a man.

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ISBN13: 9789810926533

ISBN10: 9810926537

Language: English

Publisher: Math Paper Press

Publication Year: 2014

Format: Paperback

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Singapore poetry challenges luxury as societal necessity,
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If you're curious about how poetry can reflect national identity and societal values, this collection is a compelling starting point. It features a diverse range of voices that explore Singapore's rich history and contemporary ethos, making it a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in cultural dialogue through art.

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