JOURNAL ARTICLE

Ode to the Clothesline.

  • Published In: New Labor Forum (Sage Publications Inc.), 2025, v. 34, n. 1. P. 115 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Dawes, Kwame 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "Ode to the Clothesline" by Kwame Dawes reflects on the nostalgia and significance of everyday life captured through the act of hanging clothes on a line. The author intertwines personal memories with cultural references, exploring themes of labor, cleanliness, and memory in the context of Kingston, Jamaica. Through poetic language and vivid imagery, Dawes evokes a sense of reverence for the ordinary rituals that shape our lives. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Labor Forum (Sage Publications Inc.). 2025/01, Vol. 34, Issue 1, p115
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1095-7960
  • DOI:10.1177/10957960241300402
  • Accession Number:182194310
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