Capable Monsters

By Marlin M. Jenkins

A powerful exploration of identity through the lens of Pok mon.

Capable Monsters navigates identity, otherness, and societal belonging through the familiar world of Pok mon. Marlin M. Jenkins uses the Pok dex as a framework to explore race, queerness, violence, and childhood, asserting the richness of oft-dismissed subjects.

These poems delve into the complexities of being human in a world of humans, using Pok mon as a lens to examine cataloging, connection, and the monsters within us all. For readers of contemporary poetry, pop culture enthusiasts, and those grappling with identity, this collection offers a unique and insightful perspective.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1949344126
• ISBN13: 9781949344127
• Release Date: February 2020
• Publisher: Bull City Press
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.3"