Theophilus Kwek crafts poetry that delves into profound human experiences with a refined style and keen insight. His verses often explore themes of identity, memory, and cultural heritage, marked by a strong sense of place and language. Through carefully chosen words and evocative imagery, Kwek builds poetic worlds that are both intimate and universal. His work reflects a deep engagement with the literary world and a talent for capturing the complexities of modern life through verse.
"The First Five Storms has remarkable range and imaginative depth, from Fibonacci to Loch na Fuaiche, from the small detail of thawed streams like cracks in the bone to a panorama of the whole 'lifting land'. These are poems that excavate, honour and renew." Helen Mort
This highly anticipated new collection from a prize-winning Chinese Singaporean writer probes the place of history in our contemporary, border- crossing lives and communities.