Audre Lorde
Black Unicorn: Poems
- ISBN 13:
- 9780393312379
- author:
- Audre Lorde
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W. W. Norton & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1995
- Pages:
- 136
- Dimensions:
- 21.18 x 13.82 x 1.04 centimetres
- Genre:
- Poetry, American, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Audre Lorde's poetry is a testament to her multifaceted identity and vision. Her words weave together elements of wildness, healing, nightmare, and lucidity, creating a unique and powerful voice.
Written from the intersection of multiple identities - Black woman, mother, daughter, lesbian, feminist - these poems transcend traditional Western politics and explore the rich cultural heritage of Abomey and the Dahomeyan Amazons. The rhythms and accents are infused with an oral tradition, bringing a sense of urgency and immediacy to the page.
With its elemental power and emotional depth, this collection is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in poetry that challenges and inspires.
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