Transbluesency: The Selected Poetry of Amiri Baraka/LeRoi Jones (1961-1995)

by Amiri Baraka and Imamu Amiri Baraka

Book Overview

The first collection of selected poetry from perhaps the preeminent African American literary figure of our time. Baraka almost single-handedly changed both the nature and the form of post-World War... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1568860145
• ISBN13: 9781568860145
• Release Date: October 1995
• Publisher: Marsilio Publishers
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

word beat

Baraka's "Best Of..." collection is quite simply a must-read for any person with an interest in 20th century poetry. The words almost leap out against you when you open the book, and the language is mind-bending. Try to read these poems aloud to yourself, and you might just get the word-kick of a lifetime. Oop Bop Sh'Bam...

The Life of a Revolutionary Poet

This book is not for those sensitive to raw material. But if you're a fan of Mr. Baraka, this book is a 40-year collection, and a definite must for your bookshelf. In the words of Mr. Baraka, "Can you stand such beauty? So violent and transforming." This line from his poem "Return of the Native" encompasses all that is Transbluency. This book is for the true fan of protest poetry. Mr. Baraka uses blues and jazz rhythms as well as the natural essence of words to express himself in amazing ways. I enjoy this book not only because I am a fan, but because it is rare to find a poet who has mastered the art of poetic language and imagery.