Richard Wright
Haiku: The Last Poetry of Richard Wright
- ISBN 13:
- 9781611453492
- author:
- Richard Wright
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Skyhorse Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 32
- Dimensions:
- 18.3 x 12.7 x 2.8 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Poetry, Genres,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Richard Wright's Haiku: The Last Poems of an American Icon In his final years, Richard Wright discovered a new form of expression in haiku, a discipline that offered him a new vision and a new way to capture the beauty in the world. This collection brings together 817 of his personal haiku, written in a range of settings, from cafes to the French countryside. Wright's haiku are a testament to his unique sensibility as an African-American, capturing the universality of the human experience without denying the complexities of his own identity. Despite struggling with illness and personal loss, Wright continued to write, finding inspiration and beauty in the haiku form. This collection provides a unique glimpse into Wright's final years, offering a new perspective on his life and work.
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