The Fire People

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This is an anthology of black British poets which has been edited by the acclaimed Mancunian poet Lemn Sissay. It includes the dynamic power of Benjamin Zephania and the roots poetry of Linton Kwesi Johnson.

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SKU: 9781838855420 Category: Tag: Publisher/imprint : Canongate
Page count : 160
Published on 19th May, 2022

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This seminal collection of Black British poets ignited a movement when it was first published in 1998. It celebrated the rising stars of the time, many of whom have since become established names.

Inspired and influenced by roots, reggae and hip-hop, this anthology is edited by number one bestselling author and poet Lemn Sissay.

Including work from: Chris Abani, Patience Agbabi, Malika Booker, John Citizen, Salena Godden, Lorraine Griffiths, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Jackie Kay, Parm Kaur, Shamshad Khan, Cheryl Martin, Raman Mundair, Bunmi Ogunsiji, Koye Oyedeji, Mallissa Read, Vanessa Richards, Khefri Cybele Riley aka KA’frique, Roger Robinson, Joy Russell, Kadija Sesay, John Siddique, Labi Siffre, Lemn Sissay, Dorothea Smartt, Andria Smith, SuAndi, Tricky, Akure Wall, Marie Guise Williams

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Weight 0.313 kg
Dimensions 22 × 14.4 × 2.2 cm
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