Andre Bagoo est un auteur acclamé dont quatre recueils de poésie explorent des thèmes complexes. Son prochain recueil d'essais examine la relation complexe entre l'art et la politique. La voix distinctive de Bagoo offre aux lecteurs une perspective unique sur les enjeux contemporains, rendant son œuvre à la fois stimulante et résonnante.
Exploring the intersection of queer identity, nature, and the Narcissus myth, this poetry collection delves into the complexities of the body and mind. Andre Bagoo examines the soul's narcissism, offering a critical reflection on the human condition through evocative imagery and ekphrastic elements. The work showcases Bagoo's brilliance and depth, inviting readers to engage with profound themes of self-exploration and artistic expression.
A wonderful collection of essays by inspiring Trinidadian poet and journalist, Andre Bagoo.
“Shapely intimations of disaster, poems of incendiary grace.” —Mervyn Morris, Poet Laureate of Jamaica “Burn is a kaleidoscopic, surreal and stunning collection. Bagoo forges carnivalesque, enigmatic, experimental, vivid, wild and wonder-inspiring poems full of verve and utterly fresh language that are, by turns, eerie, elegiac, fleshy, pensive, mournful, rhapsodic and absolutely scorching… Poems traverse geographical locations, from his island home of Trinidad, to other Caribbean islands and as far distant as Iceland. There, personal and societal angst, passions and pleasures are held up to a ‘sea of mirrors,’ into which we gaze. Bagoo explores daily life, love, art, history, literature, myth, popular culture, ritual and the molten ground of memory, bringing together and animating douens, lionfish, Auden, Mozart, Caravaggio and Tchaikovsky, among other figures. Bring the fire, burn.” —Loretta Collins-Klobah, author of 'The Twelve-Foot Neon Woman'
Gay characters search for sex, adventure, pleasure, self-realisation and love in Trinidad. Written with a highly enjoyable sharpness of perception and an engaging personal voice these stories find room for humour, tattoos, barbershops and terrible poetry, but also acute fear in a society where gay men experience prejudice, discrimination, and homophobic violence. Bagoo' s stories offer a witty and acutely drawn portrait of contemporary Trinidad in all its intersections of race, class and gender politics. Not least, they share a strong sense of place - Bagoo' s gay Woodbrook offers a fine sequel to V.S. Naipaul' s Woodbrook stories in his classic Miguel Street.
Experimental poetry takes center stage as Andre Bagoo reimagines Herman Hesse's Siddartha using an Oulipo-style algorithm. By extracting lines and phrases, he infuses the novel with ghost poems that blend his voice with Hesse's and mathematical concepts. This unique approach demonstrates that even when a text's core is altered, its essence endures, creating a dialogue between literature, spirituality, and innovation. Writing through Siddartha challenges traditional narratives while exploring the interplay of language and meaning.
André Bagoo's poetry offers a unique blend of beauty and discomfort, immersing readers in a world that reflects the complexities of contemporary life. His background in law and journalism lends a critical perspective on humanity's challenges, while his poetic style evokes both vulnerability and wonder. Through vivid imagery and themes of ordinary moments, Bagoo invites readers on a transformative journey, revealing the magic within the mundane. This collection promises to leave a lasting impact, encouraging a deeper appreciation of daily experiences.
In Pitch Lake, Andre Bagoo, author of the Bocas prize shortlisted poetry collection, Burn, displays a continuing commitment to exploration and experiment. Andre Bagoo's poems explore the multiple resonances of the title, where pitch signifies both the stickiness of memory - the way the La Brea Pitch Lake is a place where "buried trees [are] born again" - and the idea of scattering: of places and impressions and the effort to hold them in one vision.