McKay, Claude
Selected Poems
- ISBN 13:
- 9781639239962
- author:
- McKay, Claude
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Lushena Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 78
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 0.5 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, African-American Studies,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Claude McKay's Selected Poems offers a unique glimpse into the life and work of one of the Harlem Renaissance's most influential poets. Edited by scholar Joan R. Sherman, this collection brings together McKay's dialect verse from his native Jamaica, as well as uncollected poems and selections from his renowned collection, Harlem Shadows. Through his poetry, McKay explores themes of racial oppression, social justice, and the human condition. His authentic dialect verse evokes the folk songs and peasant life of his homeland, while his more widely known works demonstrate a universal appeal that transcends cultural boundaries. This meticulously edited selection provides a valuable insight into McKay's literary significance, showcasing his mastery of language and form.
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