The Collected Poems of Audre Lorde

by Audre Lorde

Book Overview

"These are poems which blaze and pulse on the page."--Adrienne Rich "The first declaration of a black, lesbian feminist identity took place in these poems, and set the terms--beautifully, forcefully--for contemporary multicultural and pluralist debate."--Publishers Weekly "This is an amazing collection of poetry by . . . one of our best contemporary poets. . . . Her poems are powerful, often political, always lyrical and profoundly moving."--Chuckanut...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393319725
• ISBN13: 9780393319729
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Great Book

This is an excellent purchase! The edition is beautiful and you've got all the poems of Audre Lorde in one book.

Great companion for a great poet

Collecting the work of the incredibly accessible and graceful Lorde, this book gives you not only all of her work in one fell swoop, but one of the best overviews of style and voice that can be found in one poet.A must-have for poets and an incredible teaching resource.

no punches pulled

Whether Audre Lorde is communicating about being Afro-American, a woman, a mother, a lesbian, or a survivor of cancer, she never pulls any punches. She definitely is an unsung leader. She accomplished quite a lot in her 58 years. Despite being the poet in resident of New York state, she is little heard of. And that's too bad. Her voice is strong and clear against oppression. May my voice, in my books such as "Forever Retro Blues" be as clear and as strong.

Best Book Ever

This book of poetry should be required for life. It is one of the most inspirationational books ever. Audre Lorde's work will live forever through this work and I highly recommend it.

The Magic of Audre Lorde....

In my opinion, Audre Lorde is one of the best poets of our time. Her words create vibrant images in the mind, as well as indelibly printing their echoes on the heart. Whether harsh and dark, or light and singing, her verse is incomparable. This book, a collection of her works, can be nothing less than brilliant simply for being exactly what it is. I highly recommend it for anyone who likes poetry -- and even some who don't. Lorde can change your view of the genre if anyone can.