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Exploring the contrast between past and present, this book invites readers to reflect on the significant advancements in technology and lifestyle over generations. It highlights the struggles of previous generations who sought happiness amidst basic challenges, offering a nostalgic journey for some and a new perspective for others. The narrative encourages readers to relax and immerse themselves in the memories and experiences that shaped earlier lives, promising enjoyment and insight throughout the pages.

Jay Bernard is a notable poet and film programmer whose work spans various forms and themes. They have authored several acclaimed pamphlets and were recognized for their talent with awards such as the Ted Hughes Award shortlist and the SLAMbassadors UK championship. With a background in archiving and mentorship, Bernard has contributed to significant literary projects and anthologies, showcasing a commitment to amplifying diverse voices in contemporary poetry. Their recognition as one of Britain's top BAME writers highlights their influence in the literary landscape.

City State showcases the work of twenty-seven London writers between the ages of 16 and 36. From hyperlinked walks of Battersea bombsites and guerilla gardening projects to jagged urban lyrics and dark hymns to the East End, City State presents a confident, entertaining and truly diverse snapshot of the best new poetry from London.

Take a six-mile walk across London with critically acclaimed poet Jay Bernard, exploring some of the secrets of the statues and monuments of the city they love Bookended by visits to Henry Tate's mausoleum and the tomb of Lord Mayor Henry Tulse, in this book, the author of the critically acclaimed poetry collection Surge goes for a six-mile walk across London--"this city I love"--to think about the meaning of complicity. We live in the legacy of colonialism. It permeates the very fabric of the social structures in which we exist. It visibly haunts the streets of London, anchored by statues and monuments that commemorate a violent imperial past. What does it mean, then, to love this city that was once the heart of an empire? Punctuated by works in Britain's national collection of art, Complicity is an insightful meditation on how art can help us reckon with a dark history and an uncertain future.