Alvin Pang Book order

Alvin Pang is a poet and writer whose work, primarily in English, has been translated into over 20 languages and featured in major international festivals and anthologies. His poetry delves into themes of urban life, identity, and societal issues, marked by intellectual depth and formal skill. Pang is dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, multilingual communication, and positive social change through his extensive editorial and curatorial projects. He is recognized for his significant contributions to contemporary literature and his commitment to enriching cultural dialogue.

2023
Diaphanous
106 pages
4 hours of reading
The book captures the creative exchange between poets Alvin Pang and George Szirtes during the isolation of the Covid-19 pandemic. As they navigate the challenges of life and time, their correspondence evolves into a poetic dialogue that addresses pressing global issues, including the Black Lives Matter movement, Brexit, and the conflict in Ukraine. Through their friendship and shared experiences, they explore the complexities of the human condition, using language as a means to connect and reflect on a rapidly changing world.
2012
When the Barbarians Arrive
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This is a selected works from Alvin Pang's previous five collections. Wry and shrewd, the poems promote intelligence and sensitivity. They mock, celebrate and unsettle, are generous and beautiful, full of paradoxes, logic and illogicalica, and are at once recognizably national and international in reach.
2005
Different
161 pages
6 hours of reading
Featuring Singapore Youth Award winners of the past 30 years.

Diaphanous

When the Barbarians Arrive

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