A brilliant outing from one of the finest poets currently working in the English language.
Denise Riley Books
Denise Riley is an English poet and philosopher whose work is remarkable for its paradoxical interrogation of selfhood within the lyric mode. Her critical writings on motherhood, women in history, "identity," and philosophy of language are recognized as an important contribution to feminism and contemporary philosophy. Riley focuses on unique voice and literary significance, offering readers a distinctive perspective on what is essential in life and literature.
Impersonal Passion
- 142 pages
- 5 hours of reading
A collection of essays on the everyday workings of language and how language shapes our social and political existence.
Time Lived, Without Its Flow
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
A beautiful, short philosophical memoir of maternal loss and grief, for readers of Max Porter and Helen MacDonald.
The Words of Selves
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
In this extended meditation on the language of the self within contemporary social politics, the author ponders the question: What does it matter what you say about yourself? She studies why the requirement to be a something-or-other should be so hard to satisfy in a manner that rings true in the ears of its own subject. schovat popis
The Language, Discourse, Society Reader
- 422 pages
- 15 hours of reading
This anniversary reader showcases a diverse array of thinkers from both sides of the Atlantic, highlighting the evolution of theory and scholarship in the last twenty-five years. It encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including linguistics, biology, literary criticism, and law, emphasizing rigorous scholarship and theoretical analysis coupled with political engagement. An introductory overview by the editors sets the stage for exploring the significant contributions within this influential series.
Say Something Back
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
The stunning new collection from one of England's finest and most philosophical contemporary poets.
The story follows a little girl named Pickle, who experiences life's joyful firsts filled with imagination, love, and laughter. Her enchanting smile and the things she cherishes resonate with universal themes of childhood innocence and wonder. Inspired by the author's daughter, this tale evokes cherished memories and highlights the magic of a child's perspective. The author, a retired educator with a rich background in teaching and administration, shares her passion for education and the profound love children bring to everyday adventures.
The Pity
- 69 pages
- 3 hours of reading
New poems by Steve Ely, Zaffar Kunial, Denise Riley, Warsan Shire, and John Glenday
"Am I that Name?"
- 126 pages
- 5 hours of reading
