{"title":"Iya Kiva","description":"\u003cp\u003eIya Kiva is a renowned poet whose work offers a profound exploration of language, identity, and culture. Originally hailing from Ukraine, Kiva has established herself as a compelling voice in contemporary poetry, crafting verses that resonate on both personal and universal levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer collection, \u003cem\u003eSilence Dressed in Cyrillic Letters\u003c\/em\u003e, is a testament to her ability to weave intricate tapestries of thought and emotion through word and rhythm. In this work, Kiva delves into the nuances of silence and language, using the Cyrillic alphabet as a metaphor for cultural and personal expression. Her poetry is not only an artistic venture but also an invitation to reflect on the complexities of communication and the spaces between words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those interested in \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, Iya Kiva's writing provides a rich and insightful perspective that is both educational and engaging. Whether you are a long-time reader of poetry or new to the genre, her work offers a rewarding experience that is sure to spark contemplation and conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"silence-dressed-in-cyrillic-letters-by-iya-kiva-9780674301016","title":"Silence Dressed in Cyrillic Letters","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn out of the pain and loss of a fragmented present, Iya Kiva's poetry, collected in English translation in \u003cem\u003eSilence Dressed in Cyrillic Letters\u003c\/em\u003e, stitches memories of the past into Ukraine's new reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince war broke out in her native Donetsk in 2014, she has become a prominent voice of Ukraine's internally displaced citizens, finding new metaphors to express the ongoing uncertainties of this time. Kiva first began publishing in her native Russian but, since the Donbas war, she has shifted to writing in Ukrainian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer poems also reflect her mixed Ukrainian, Russian, and Jewish background and contribute to defining contemporary Ukraine—a culturally and linguistically diverse sovereign country. As Ukraine struggles for its existence, Kiva offers lyric poems that acknowledge the deep trauma of war while radiating love and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031821533420,"sku":"9780674301016","price":40.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1512043482428.jpg?v=1764149862"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/iya-kiva.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}