A Fire in My Head: Poems for the Dawn
| dc.contributor.author | Okri, B | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-04-16T08:50:58Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 0202 | |
| dc.description | This Book is Available in Library | |
| dc.description.abstract | A Fire in My Head is a collection of contemporary poems that explores the emotional and political landscape of the modern world. Through vivid imagery and reflective language, Okri addresses global crises such as racism, forced migration, public tragedies, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The poems respond to real events while also offering philosophical insight into human suffering, justice, and resilience. Blending anger with compassion, the collection highlights both the fragility and strength of humanity, ultimately emphasizing hope, unity, and the transformative power of thought and imagination in times of crisis. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Okri, B. (2021). A fire in my head: Poems for the Dawn. Head of Zeus. | |
| dc.identifier.isbn | 9781800243002 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://elibrary.mjnls.ac.tz/handle/123456789/284 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Head of Zeus | |
| dc.subject | Contemporary world issues Racism and social justice Refugee crisis and migration Political events and leadership (e.g. | |
| dc.subject | Obama | |
| dc.subject | activism) Global tragedies (e.g. | |
| dc.subject | Grenfell Tower fire | |
| dc.subject | Notre-Dame fire) COVID-19 pandemic and human anxiety Human rights and activism Hope | |
| dc.subject | resilience | |
| dc.subject | and unity Philosophical reflection on humanity and existence | |
| dc.title | A Fire in My Head: Poems for the Dawn | |
| dc.type | Book |