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Tea is a poetry collection by American writer D. A. Powell, published in 1998 as his debut volume. The work is characterized by its experimental structure and exploration of queer life in the American South and California during the height of the AIDS crisis.

It forms the first part of a trilogy that includes the subsequent collections Lunch and Cocktails. Powell utilizes fragmented syntax and a lack of conventional punctuation to reflect the chaos and urgency of the epidemic.

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Who wrote the poetry collection Tea?

Tea is the debut poetry collection of American poet D. A. Powell, published in 1998. It established his reputation for innovative, fragmented free verse.

What is the poetry collection Tea about?

The collection is largely shaped by Powell's experiences as a queer man living through the devastating height of the AIDS crisis. It explores themes of intimacy, grief, and the fragility of the physical body.

Is Tea part of a trilogy?

Yes, Tea is the opening volume of a trilogy that is later gathered together in the comprehensive collection "Repast." The subsequent books expand upon the poetic language and themes established in his debut.

When was the book Tea published?

D. A. Powell's Tea was published in 1998 by the Wesleyan University Press. It remains a critical staple in contemporary queer literature and poetry.

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