The aim of the following paper is an analyses of selected poems of
Claire Harris and Olive Senior in regard of the theme that connects the
poetic work of these two women writers - identity. At first glance, it
might come as quite a surprise to some readers that the literary artist
Harris and Senior share a connection in their poetical exploration of
themes. However after having a short glance, a commonalty between them
will became apparent. Due to the subject the essay is informed by
concepts of feminism, post-colonialism and cultural studies in order to
depict the different ways in which identity is addressed in their work.