Description

William Brewer's "I Know Your Kind" offers a piercingly honest exploration of identity, community, and the forces that shape us. Through lyrical and often unsettling poems, Brewer examines how desire, fear, and memory intertwine with societal judgment and the stories we tell about belonging. This collection delves into themes of otherness, power, and moral responsibility with vivid imagery and an incisive voice. The poems move between intimate moments and broader social reckonings, holding a haunting, human-scale mirror to the world.

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Milkweed Editions

Published Jan 1, 2017

89 pages

ISBN: 9781571319685

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@gxuosiJul 3, 2026

oh i love an author who doesn’t lie to themselves about how transcendent the bliss of addiction was while they were high. someone honest enough to admit their faults came hand in hand with joy. suuuuuch a strong collection. this shit rocked

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First Published

2017

Language

eng

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