Sidetracks

Sidetracks

Bei Dao, 2024

Overview

This collection marks Bei Dao's first new work in nearly fifteen years, presenting his first long poem and considered his magnum opus. It represents the artistic culmination of a lifetime dedicated to language's renewal and reinvention. The poem journeys through the divergent paths of the poet's life, from his early years in Beijing and rural construction sites during the Cultural Revolution to his experiences of exile across six countries and his current life in California. It captures the confluence of personal experience and global events, filtered through the poet's unique perspective.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in contemporary poetry
• Those who appreciate works exploring themes of exile and identity
• Fans of Bei Dao's previous writings

Key features

• English language edition
• Published in 2024
• ISBN: 9780811238441
• Publisher: Wiley