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The Terrible

The Terrible

Biography & MemoirPoetry
Published
2018
Language
English

Synopsis

Yrsa Daley-Ward's "The Terrible" is a powerful memoir in verse, charting her journey from childhood to womanhood. Through raw and intimate poetry, she explores themes of identity, trauma, mental health, and the complexities of family and self-discovery. This lyrical work offers a deeply personal reflection on healing and finding one's voice.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

EmotionalMelancholicReflectiveDark
Coming of AgeSurvivalFamily Saga

Genres

Biography & Memoir Poetry

About the author

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Yrsa Daley-Ward

Yrsa Daley-Ward is a writer and poet known for her collections Bone and The How. She writes about identity and self-discovery using a mix of sparse verse and short prose. Her work focuses on the honest, everyday parts of the human experience.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Terrible a standalone work?

    This book is a standalone memoir in verse, offering a complete narrative arc within its pages. Readers do not need to read any other works by Yrsa Daley-Ward to understand or appreciate its story.

  • How does The Terrible relate to Yrsa Daley-Ward's other poetry collections?

    While sharing Daley-Ward's distinctive lyrical voice and thematic interests in identity and vulnerability, "The Terrible" stands out as her first full-length memoir in verse. It offers a more sustained and chronological narrative of her personal experiences compared to the more fragmented and thematic approach of her earlier poetry collections.