Purcell, Jason - Swollening

Swollening

Author: Jason Purcell

Genre: Poetry

Pages: 96

Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press

Release Date: July 1, 2022

Synopsis: A powerful debut collection exploring the intersection of queerness and chronic illness. Purcell's poems offer a raw and honest portrayal of the physical and emotional toll of living in a world rife with homophobia and heteronormativity.

Blurb: With striking imagery and unflinching vulnerability, Jason Purcell gives voice to the complexities of the queer, sick body. Swollening is a testament to resilience and a call for a more compassionate world.

LGBT Themes: The book explicitly explores the experiences of a queer individual living with chronic illness, offering a unique and powerful perspective.

Relevant Tags: poetry, queer, chronic illness, homophobia, heteronormativity, body, identity, resilience