Measures of Expatriation. This item is unavailable.Measures of Expatriation

A poignant exploration of identity, displacement, and belonging through experimental verse.

Vahni Capildeo, known for her innovative style and collaborative performances, presents a compelling collection that delves into the emotional complexities of separation. Born in Trinidad and a Rhodes scholar, Capildeo's poems navigate the heartaches and challenges of leaving behind both a significant relationship and one's homeland.

Measures of Expatriation invites readers to experience the nuances of cultural displacement and the search for self. Through vivid imagery and introspective reflections, Capildeo's work resonates with those who have grappled with loss, longing, and the quest for identity. This collection is perfect for readers of contemporary poetry and those interested in postcolonial literature. Discover the power of language to capture the essence of human experience and the enduring search for home.

Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Vahni Capildeo has lived in the UK since 1991, where she has published four poetry collections including Undraining Sea (2009), Dark & Unaccustomed Words (2012) – longlisted for the 2013 OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature – and Utter (2013). She is also the author of No Traveller Returns (2003) and Person Animal Figure (2005). A long-time contributing editor to the Caribbean Review of Books, she is also contributing advisor to Black Box Manifold. Excerpts from her book-length work One Skattered Skeleton have been published in various places, including Ian Sinclair’s London: City of Disappearances (2006).