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Lucille Clifton
ISBN 9780241609019
Rs. 798
Penguin Classics
Blessing The Boats
Who it's for: Readers of contemporary American poetry and those new to Lucille Clifton
"Blessing The Boats" collects the powerful and direct poetry of Lucille Clifton, a significant voice in American literature. This volume showcases her unique ability to craft sharp language, vivid imagery, and precise rhythms, exploring fundamental aspects of human existence, identity, and the spiritual world. It presents a selection of poems that address both personal insights and universal truths with unflinching clarity. Why You Should Read? Experience the distinctive and influential voice of a major American poet. Engage with poetry that confronts complex human issues directly and insightfully. Appreciate the masterful use of concise language, powerful imagery, and rhythmic precision. Discover poems that offer wisdom and passion without sentimentality.
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- Collects the powerful, direct poetry of Lucille Clifton
- Features sharp language, vivid imagery, and precise rhythms
- Explores fundamental aspects of human existence, identity, and the spiritual world
- Addresses personal insights and universal truths with unflinching clarity
- Showcases the distinctive and influential voice of a major American poet
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What is the book about?
It is a collection of Lucille Clifton's poetry that explores fundamental aspects of human existence, identity, and the spiritual world with sharp language and vivid imagery.
Who is the author?
Lucille Clifton, a significant voice in American literature known for her powerful and direct poetry.
What are the main themes?
The poems address personal insights and universal truths, touching on identity, spirituality, and the human condition, often from an African American perspective.
What is the style of the poetry?
The poetry is characterized by sharp language, vivid imagery, and precise rhythms, offering wisdom and passion without sentimentality.