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Dey

Dey

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“Dey” is Tamil slang. A polysemic portal into community. It is “hey”, “no”, “yes”; it hails, it invites, it warns, it cajoles, it pleads, it loves. Just like Shivram Gopinath’s Dey: a cross-genre, multi- tongued celebration of diasporic desire, complaint and joy that stretches what poetry can be. Part translation, part illustration, part verse, Dey is a love child of Tamil cinema tropes and themes, Singaporean hopes and dreams. A discordant soundtrack to migrant identity, an invitation to a language game, a retort to power. Rajinikanth, Lee Kuan Yew, durian fish soup fight for your eyeballs. A thick syrupy mix, that’s what. Dey, read it.

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ISBN13: 9789811753992
ISBN10: 9811753997
Language: English
Publisher: Ethos Books
Publication Year: 2024
Format: Paperback

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  • One Line Summary

    Vibrant, multilingual poetry capturing migrant dreams and identity.

  • Who is this book for?

    Dey offers a playful yet profound glimpse into the Tamil diaspora through a vibrant mix of poetry, translation, and illustration. Fans of experimental, genre-blending works will find it both exhilarating and thought-provoking, as it navigates themes of desire, community, and cultural identity with humor and heart. If you're interested in unique cultural expressions that challenge conventional storytelling, this book will resonate deeply.

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