Selected Words and Works of the Youngest Codger, Dread Dibnah - Softcover

Williams, Boston

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1916040934 ISBN 13: 9781916040939

Publisher: Poetry Is Bloodsport Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

Drawing from the lived rhythms of working‑class Britain and the cultural layers of the Black diaspora, The Orator crafts a voice that is both local and universal - equally at home on a Handsworth backstreet as in global conversations about identity, belonging, and heritage.

The collection celebrates the persistence of dissenting, street‑level commentary and insists that working‑class speech, anecdote and patois belong at the heart of British letters. It will appeal to readers of politically engaged poetry, those interested in African Caribbean oral traditions, and anyone drawn to bold, class‑conscious writing from contemporary Britain

About this title

About the Author

The Orator is a Midlands-based writer and performer whose work bridges poetry, social commentary, and performance. Rooted in heritage and vernacular voice, their performances have resonated across community stages and literary spaces alike - bringing sharper focus to the humour, cadence, and complexity of working-class and Black British storytelling.

Edition details

• Publisher: Poetry Is Bloodsport Publishing
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1916040934
• ISBN 13: 9781916040939
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 68