Sebree, Chet`la
Mistress
- ISBN 13:
- 9781936970629
- author:
- Sebree, Chet`la
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Western Michigan University, New Issues Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 80
- Dimensions:
- 163mm X 215mm
- Genre:
- Poetry, American, African American,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Mistress is a collection of poems that explore the complexities of being a black woman in different landscapes. Through a cross-generational conversation between two speakers, the book delves into how our understanding of women has changed little over time. The title "Mistress" is intentionally provocative, as it challenges the way we define this term and its connotations. The poems examine various definitions of "mistress", from extramarital partner to authority figure, highlighting their relationships with power and strength. By stripping away positive connotations, the book reveals how these definitions can be limiting and dismissive. This collection seeks to resurrect a significant historical figure, while also critiquing the limited representation of black women in popular culture. The poems offer a nuanced exploration of what it means to be a black woman, encouraging readers to complicate their understanding of this complex topic.
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