Description
For Rupinder Kaur, writing, along with any other art form, should be azaad – free: free to express what the artist wants or needs to say, without any censorship. Rupinder is known for speaking her mind and this is reflected in her poems.
In Rooh, her debut poetry collection, she takes us on a poetic journey that transcends borders and arbitrary boundaries of subject and style. Her work straddles English and Punjabi culture – fusing words from Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu and English. Her poems look at love, religion, identity, politics, history, taboos, society – often questioning orthodox views, particularly around the roles that different genders are expected to adopt. Rooh has a grand scope, and stares unblinkingly at the world. It is a stunning first collection from this young, intelligent poet.
Rupinder has read several times at VERVE and in 2020 she produced and hosted a South Asian influences Mehfil event with music and UK based South Asian poets and co-hosted a workshop.
Price £9.99
ISBN: 9781912565085
Date: 27th September 2018
Format: Paperback
Extent: 90 pp
POETRY
