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Treasure

Exploring power, desire, and female connections

Jemima Foxtrot author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bad Betty Press

Published:26th Sep '24

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In Treasure, Jemima Foxtrot explores the intersections of desire, power dynamics, and female friendship through playful and evocative poetry.

Jemima Foxtrot's Treasure is a remarkable exploration of the complexities of power dynamics, sex work, and female friendship. With a fresh and playful approach, the collection delves into the nuances of desire and the intersections of identity, illuminating the often unspoken aspects of these themes. Each poem serves as a testament to the strength and resilience found in shared experiences, offering readers a glimpse into the vibrant tapestry of women's lives.

The language in Treasure is both lush and intricate, inviting readers to engage deeply with the text. Foxtrot's ability to weave together personal narratives with broader societal issues creates a rich reading experience. Through her exploration of shimmering sexualities and the economies of desire, she reveals the theft of childhood and the pathways towards reclaiming lost innocence. This collection is not just a reflection on the past but also a call to embrace joy and pleasure in the present.

Ultimately, Treasure lives up to its name by uncovering the gold that exists within our lives—the joy that can be cultivated and nurtured. Foxtrot's work is a reminder that even amidst challenges, there is always the possibility of growth and renewal. Alert to injustice and alive to pleasure, this collection resonates with anyone seeking to understand the complexities of their own desires and relationships.

'Treasure is an aptly chosen title for this collection, both as a noun (that quantity of precious ore dug from the stuff of experience) and as a verb (the imperative to seek out, sing, and cherish joy through the sharing of it). Foxtrot is a savvy, sometimes savage, sensualist; her poetic speakers alert to injustice, but alive to pleasure in every way that counts. These are superbly tactile poems, poems of being-in-the-body, and being-in-the-world; they are full of wit, vigour and feminist jouissance. These are also formally exciting poems, poems that showcase a beautifully bold and oddly tender lyric defiance.' Fran Lock

'This is a collection of the body, of love, sex, friendship, transformation, politics, which speaks of glowing mornings and late nights; crisscrossing the poet's experiences across Berlin and the UK. Foxtrot's writing is moving, radical and innovative - full of verve and courage, vivid and electric. Foxtrot is one of our most potent laureates of material experience, of the rich, tangy, painful and complicated pith of living.' Rebecca Tamas

ISBN: 9781913268589

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66 pages