{"title":"Theresa Lola","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Theresa Lola, a distinguished voice in contemporary poetry and a poignant chronicler of the human experience. Known for her compelling and evocative works, Theresa Lola has garnered admiration for her ability to weave rich narratives that resonate deeply with readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eCeremony for the Nameless\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies her unique talent for blending the personal with the universal, crafting verses that explore themes of identity, memory, and belonging. Through her masterful storytelling and vivid imagery, Lola invites readers to reflect on the intricate tapestry of life and the shared stories that connect us all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a long-time poetry enthusiast or new to the genre, Theresa Lola's works offer a profound entry point into the transformative power of verse. Delve into her collection today and discover why she is considered a luminous presence in the landscape of Arts \u0026amp; Culture literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ceremony-for-the-nameless-by-theresa-lola-9781802065794","title":"Ceremony for the Nameless","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExploring naming and its power, the remarkable second collection from the award-winning poet and former Young People's Laureate for London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Yoruba culture, newborn babies are welcomed into the world, and ushered into the social fabric, through naming ceremonies filled with songs of praise. The names bestowed are communicative both of where the baby has come from—the circumstances of its birth, the atmosphere in the home—and of where its future will take it. Both are forms of destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFar-reaching and musical, Theresa Lola's second collection explores the act of naming and its role in shaping our identities, our aspirations, what we carry and how we belong. Lola conjures and questions the realities of her dual Nigerian-British identity; traces the lineages of names; asks why some deserve to be named while others are treated as though invisible; and explores the ways our journey through life might require us to cast off old expectations—both others' and our own—just as at other times it can bring us back, strangely and unexpectedly, to where we first began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn lyrical, joyful and moving poems, Lola breaks down the complexities of the diasporic experience and the way it is woven through family life, history and memory. \u003cem\u003eCeremony for the Nameless\u003c\/em\u003e is an exquisite collection from a thrilling contemporary voice, described as among \"the ranks of an exciting new wave of young female bards who are widening the appeal of poetry for a new generation\" (Sunday Times Style Magazine).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46985796157676,"sku":"9781802065794","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16758033482829.jpg?v=1762993246"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/theresa-lola.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}