Shazea Quraishi commands attention in contemporary British poetry with her sensual, clear, and precisely measured tones. Her work confronts the male gaze with a distinctly female voice, exploring themes of gender and expectation. Drawing inspiration from historical figures and narratives, she breathes life into them with a unique blend of archaeological insight and lyrical beauty. Her poetry represents a compelling collision of past and present, articulated through a singular and potent voice.
The Glimmer is a meditation on the time-span of life illuminated by many voices. In Mexico a taxidermist tends animals in their afterlife and contemplates what remains of us after death. She is joined by a painter of miniatures, a war photographer, a filmmaker, a light artist, a novelist, a ghazal singer, and dancers from Tanzteater Wuppertal.
Sublime brand new and long awaited poetry from this elegant and meticulous poet. Her words contain such beauty, such poise, such a grasp for atmosphere. What has the body of a white mouse - held carefully, lovingly to show us? What is art? And how can we live with death? We are thrilled that she has chosen us to help launch her first new set of poems since 2015. We have gasped, we have hung on every word, on every turn of phrase. We cant wait for you to see them!