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Steep Tea is Singapore-born Jee Leong Koh's fifth collection and the first to be published in the UK. Koh's poems share many of the harsh and enriching circumstances of a postcolonial queer writer. They speak in a voice both colloquial and musical, aware of the infusion of various traditions and histories. Taking leaves from other poets such as Elizabeth Bishop, Eavan Boland, and Lee Tzu Pheng, Koh's writing is forged in the known pleasures of reading, its cultures and communities.
A note on book covers: 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.
Poetry blending postcolonial, queer, and multicultural voices.
Who is this book for?
If you're drawn to poetry that explores identity, tradition, and culture with a rich, musical voice, Steep Tea offers a compelling journey. Jee Leong Koh's work is both personal and collective, weaving influences from a diverse range of poets and traditions. This collection might resonate deeply if you appreciate poems that reflect on complex histories and contemporary experiences.
