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Thirsty by Dionne Brand presents a poetic portrait of Toronto, rendered through vivid, almost dream‑like images of streets, corners, and everyday scenes. The poems explore a narrator’s restless spirit, marked by a yearning for peace and a sense of being on the brink of understanding. Brand weaves her own sensitivity into the work, creating a blend of lyric beauty, dramatic force, and storytelling grace. The collection evokes the city’s atmosphere—its buses, banks, milk stores, and churches—while also reflecting on family, identity, and the broader experience of a West Indian Canadian poet.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Dionne Brand
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