Frontline Poets

A must-read for anyone seeking to understand Myanmar’s struggle for freedom.
Sonia Faleiro, author of The Good Girls: An Ordinary Killing

 

The history of Myanmar can be told through its poets, from the fight against colonialism to the modern-day struggle for democracy. But much of this tradition is barely known in the west. “Frontline Poets” is an inspiring, revolutionary and heart-wrenching account of how several poets in Myanmar ditched their comfortable lives to join dangerous protests, form armed groups, and emerge on the front lines of a revolution.

‘Whether describing the joys of the literary life, the regimentation of the resistance camps, or the ennui of exile, Frontline Poets sparkles with passion for Myanmar’s neglected literary heritage, and the legacy of political resistance with which it has long been conjoined.’ 
Sebastian Strangio, author of In the Dragon’s Shadow: Southeast Asia in the Chinese Century

 

‘This book explores the journey of young poets who were once seen as peacekeepers but became warriors in the face of oppression.’
Ma Thida, author of A-Maze: Myanmar’s Struggle for Democracy, 2011-2023