The New Yorker: Poetry
Raymond Antrobus Reads John Lee Clark
Jul 3, 2024
Raymond Antrobus and John Lee Clark discuss tactile poetry, diverse voices in literature, sign language syntax, and the influence of music on Black British poetry. They explore sensory imageries, cultural influences on sign language, and the significance of their poems 'A Protactile Version of ‘Tintern Abbey’' and 'Signs Music.'
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- John Lee Clark challenges traditional canons with unique poetry techniques reflecting disability representation in literature.
- Raymond Antrobus skillfully intertwines joy, lineage, and Black Britishness in his poem 'Signs Music'.
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Poet John Lee Clark's Unique Approach to Poetry and Representation of Disability
John Lee Clark, a deaf-blind poet, utilizes unique techniques in his poetry to challenge traditional canons and misconceptions around disability in literature. Through erasure and references to sign language syntax, Clark's work highlights the nuances of language and representation, particularly in contrast to the hearing canon. His protactile version of Tintern Abbey embodies a profound exploration of the connection between landscape, disability, and poetic expression.
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