Afterwardness

By Mimi Khalvati

A poignant exploration of memory, identity, and cultural heritage through the sonnet form.

Mimi Khalvati's Afterwardness, a Poetry Book Society Winter Wild Card and Sunday Times Book of the Year, presents a rich tapestry of personal history, Iranian origins, and life in Great Britain. Khalvati masterfully stretches the sonnet form, blending memory, history, and daily life into a striking self-portrait.

These poems resonate with nostalgia, longing, and reflection, inviting readers to contemplate the complexities of displacement and the enduring power of family and cultural ties. Afterwardness is for poetry lovers, literary enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Iranian diaspora. Discover a collection that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1784107999
• ISBN13: 9781784107994
• Release Date: December 2019
• Publisher: Carcanet Press
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.2" x 8.3"