The Cartographer Tries to Map a Way to Zion
Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2014
72
Poem • Fiction
Jamaica • Contemporary
2014
Adult
18+ years
The Cartographer Tries to Map a Way to Zion by Kei Miller is a poetry collection exploring the intersection between cartography and spirituality. Through a dialogue between a cartographer and a Rastaman, the book examines themes of colonialism, cultural identity, and differing worldviews, highlighting the tension between empirical knowledge and personal, spiritual understanding of place.
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Mysterious
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The Cartographer Tries to Map a Way to Zion by Kei Miller intertwines poetry with cultural reflection, praised for vivid imagery and thematic depth. Critics commend its exploration of faith and identity but note occasional complexity in narrative tension. This fusion offers a profound, albeit challenging, poetic journey blending personal and political insights.
Readers who appreciate The Cartographer Tries to Map a Way to Zion by Kei Miller often enjoy lyrical, thought-provoking poetry that explores themes of geography, identity, and postcolonialism. Fans of Derek Walcott's Omeros or Claudia Rankine's Citizen: An American Lyric will likely find Miller's work compelling for its cultural and narrative depth.
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72
Poem • Fiction
Jamaica • Contemporary
2014
Adult
18+ years
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