Museum of Ice Cream is Jenna Clake's second collection, following her debut Fortune Cookie (2017), winner of an Eric Gregory Award, shortlisted for a Somerset Maugham Award. An uncanny examination of objects, scenes and flavours, these poems explore how food can connect or divide, can feel isolating or terrifying, and what it mean to have a secret.
A lyrical novel about the lingering physical and psychological effects of domestic abuse and the main character's discovery of and descent into the the occult to try and banish the presence haunting her life.
This groundbreaking study examines the pervasive influence of Whiteness in contemporary British and US Absurdist poetry, highlighting how it shapes themes, characters, and narratives. By analyzing various works, the book reveals the ways in which poets confront and challenge racial constructs, offering insights into the complexities of identity and representation within the genre. Through a critical lens, it uncovers the intersections of race and absurdity, contributing to a deeper understanding of modern poetic expressions.