| In Montgomery: And Other Poems Contributor(s): Brooks, Gwendolyn (Author) |
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ISBN: 0883782324 ISBN-13: 9780883782323 Publisher: Third World Press OUR PRICE: $20.66 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2003 Annotation: Gwendolyn Brooks is a welcomed addition to her existing canon that, with this collection, now spans six decades. She received the Pulitzer Prize in 1950 for her second volume of poetry, Annie Allen. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | American - African American |
| Dewey: 811.54 |
| LCCN: 2003050749 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7.4" W x 9.4" (1.15 lbs) 147 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Composed of three sections, this collection features the final poems of the late poet laureate of Illinois. The first section, In Montgomery, is a verbal description of a visit made by the poet and a highly talented photographer for Ebony Magazine, Moneeta Sleet. This is followed by a section of poetic character sketches. The final section is based upon a well known building located in the Black ghetto of Chicago's south side. |