Description
In this unflinching collection, Leila Chatti confronts a prolonged and mysterious illness that begins in her early twenties, transforming her body into a site of relentless bleeding. Drawing on her dual Catholic and Muslim heritage, Chatti weaves together personal narrative, religious imagery, and medical terminology to explore profound themes of shame, grief, gender, and the complex relationship between faith and the body. Her direct and innovative poetic voice examines the societal and religious underpinnings of female affliction, tracing the roots of desire and faith from childhood to the present. Deluge is a powerful testament to resilience, charting a journey through diagnosis, surgery, and remission, ultimately advocating for the healing and salvation of both body and spirit.
Available Editions
paperback
Copper Canyon Press
Published Apr 21, 2020
119 pages
ISBN: 9781619322202
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Details
First Published
2020
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Deluge by Leila Chatti.