R120.00
I Flying, was awarded the Ingrid Jonker Prize.
In stock
48 Pages, Paperback 21x14x0.6cm
Published in 2002 by Carapace Poets, it is the celebrated debut book by South African poet and novelist Finuala Dowling. The collection was a major success.
The book is celebrated for its distinctive style and accessible themes.
What it is About
The collection explores the tragi-comic nature of everyday life, blending sharp wit with deep vulnerability. It touches on highly relatable, deeply human stories, including:
Home and Domestic Life: The small, routine, and sometimes chaotic moments of keeping a household.
Parenthood and Family: The fierce love, anxieties, and absurdities that come with raising children and navigating family dynamics.
Desperation and Resilience: Facing life’s darker or more overwhelming moments with a sense of fragile hope and humor.
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