Poem
An Sceanadh
| Title | An Sceanadh |
|---|---|
| Author | Alan Titley |
Instances of Publication
A published appearance of this poem.
| Collection/Anthology | Year of Publication | Medium | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| '... liricí gearra' | 2021 | Print Collection | View Details |
Publication Instance Details #2879
Collection/Anthology Details
| Collection/Anthology | '... liricí gearra' |
|---|---|
| Date of Publication | 2021 |
| Publisher | Coiscéim (Ireland) |
| Page Number(s) | 78-79 |
Publication Overview
| Translation | Is Multilingual | Explicit Irish Context? | Ekphrasis | Has Paratext? | Reference to News, Media or Technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Details
| Human Rights Issues | |
|---|---|
| Languages | |
| Genre | Short Lyric |
| Medium | Print Collection |
| Notes | This poem is written from the perspective of a female, forced to endure female genital mutilation (FGM). She describes the process of her mutilation, in the presence of the elders of the community. The poem ends on a defiant note as the speaker affirms her femininity. |
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