{"title":"Nafanua Purcell Kersel","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the vibrant world of Nafanua Purcell Kersel, an author whose works resonate with the rich cultural tapestry of the Pacific. Known for weaving vivid narratives that explore themes of tradition, identity, and modernity, Kersel’s writing invites readers into a dialogue between past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her compelling book, \u003cem\u003eBlack Sugarcane\u003c\/em\u003e, Kersel delves into the intricate dynamics of culture and history, offering a unique perspective that is both enlightening and thought-provoking. Her storytelling is deeply rooted in the arts and culture, reflecting her commitment to preserving and promoting Pacific Islander heritage through literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eBlack Sugarcane\u003c\/em\u003e collection stands as a testament to Kersel’s ability to capture the essence of island life, delivering narratives that are both authentically local and universally relatable. This collection is a must-read for those interested in exploring the diverse landscapes of Pacific culture and the stories that emerge from them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the literary artistry of Nafanua Purcell Kersel and embark on a journey that enriches your understanding of the interplay between culture and identity through the power of storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"black-sugarcane-by-nafanua-purcell-kersel-9781776922222","title":"Black Sugarcane","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlack Sugarcane\u003c\/em\u003e is a landmark debut collection by Nafanua Purcell Kersel. Restless in form and address, these engaging and generous poems ricochet from light to dark, quiet to loud, calm to violence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe meet a loved twin sister as she dives towards the Sacred Centre, a grandmother who knows everything by heart, a shrugging office clerk, and Nafanua herself, an enigmatic shapeshifter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of \u003cem\u003eBlack Sugarcane\u003c\/em\u003e is a sequence of erasure poems arising from the seminal essay 'In Search of Tagaloa' by Tui Atua Tamasese Ta'isi Efi. From the worlds contained in the text, these poems rise as if inevitable. Another sequence responds to the devastating tsunami that struck between the Samoan islands of Upolu and Tutuila in September 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the line, within the word and even the letter, these poems speak to creation and translation, destruction and regeneration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘The poems in Black Sugarcane are laced with panthers and cobras. Nafanua Purcell Kersel yields her machete-pen with ease, humour and aroha, clearing paths, riding waves, carving memory and bending time. Her poetic vision is both minuscule-microscopic and drone-distant, opening space for the va to take shape. She is writing on a branch from the same rakau as Selina Tusitala Marsh and Tusiata Avia.’\u003c\/em\u003e - Anne-Marie Te Whiu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘I was blown away by this book. The poems are playful and powerful, fresh and original.’\u003c\/em\u003e - Airini Beautrais\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Upstart Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46786601287916,"sku":"9781776922222","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3bdc6551be37cd621811e51b9e3783a7.jpg?v=1756939540"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/nafanua-purcell-kersel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}