The New Black Poetry edited by Clarence Major 1969 Softcover AUDRE LORDE OOP
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The New Black Poetry edited by Clarence Major 1969 Softcover AUDRE LORDE OOP. "Among the accomplished anthologies that feature black poetry, this is one of the most angry and militant. Al Young, Ishmael Reed, Audre Lord ["sic"], and Etheridge Knight stand out among the poets, and there are dozens of others whose poetry is equally raw, rhythmic, and effective. The New Black Poetry edited by Clarence Major 1969 Softcover EditionAn anthology of the work of seventy-six Afro-Americans expressing the new conciousness of Black poets in the late 60s."Among the accomplished anthologies that feature black poetry, this is one of the most angry and militant. Al Young, Ishmael Reed, Audre Lord ["sic"], and Etheridge Knight stand out among the poets, and there are dozens of others whose poetry is equally raw, rhythmic, and effective. Major, who includes his own verse here, offers brief biographical information on each writer, as well as a lengthy preface. The anthology records in strong terms the emotions and personal statements of its contributors."Vintage Softcover / New World / 1969 / 2nd Printing / Good Condition
