A Nation In Labour: Poetry

By Ber Anena

In Ber Anena's remarkable debut collection, we encounter Uganda at a critical period of political avarice, economic uncertainty, citizen disillusionment, and the insistent spirit of community and love. In a voice that is defiant, critical and yet hopeful, Anena presents the "unweanable" president clinging onto power; the women who subvert custom to preserve their voices and lives; the victims of violence who question the blanket directive to move on; and the heartbroken youths who, despite the odds, "let the sun in." As a collection of social conscience poetry, A Nation in Labour is a vital reading in the study of present-day Uganda and its political history, African literature, contemporary women's poetry, governance, gender studies, peace and conflict studies, as well as post-colonial studies.

PRAISE FOR A NATION IN LABOUR

"A mature collection by a seasoned poet who displays the mastery of a wordsmith." Professor Laban Erapu, author of Queen of Gems

"Anena offers a fearless, yet sensitive selection of imagery that brings our most intimate, visceral and violent acts into focus with moving clarity...." Gloria Kiconco, author of Return to Sender

"This is poetry that will stay with you like the fond memory of a tough experience." Bob G. Kisiki, author of Deserted

"A Nation in Labour demonstrates the mystic ability of verse....Anena is a gift to the universe. I celebrate her tenacity and wit." Beverley Nambozo Nsengiyunva, author of Dress Me in Disobedience

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GY24Y968
• ISBN13: 9798253542354
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"