Ode to American Manna.
Published In: Iowa Review, 2025, v. 55, n. 3. P. 112 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: NAGUIB, HERA 3 of 3
Abstract
The poem "Ode to American Manna" explores themes of cultural identity, memory, and the immigrant experience through vivid imagery contrasting American consumer culture with sensory recollections of Lahore. It reflects on the tension between the mind’s adaptation to a new home in America and the persistent connection to the poet’s origins, evoking sensory details of daily life and emotional landscapes. The poem also touches on the alienation and fatigue associated with displacement, using metaphors related to food, shopping, and heat to convey a complex sense of belonging and longing. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Iowa Review. 2025/12, Vol. 55, Issue 3, p112
- Document Type:Poem
- Subject Area:History
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0021-065X
- Accession Number:192369263
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