The Black Poets
9 best books like The Black Poets (Dudley Randall): The Moon Under Her Feet, The Witches' Goddess, Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue: The Untold History of English, The Collected Poems, Why Cats Paint: A Theory of Feline Aesthetics, Postmodern American Poetry: A Norton Anthology, The Amazing Adventures of the Escapist: Volume 1, The Essential Etheridge Knight, Erasmus Montanus or Rasmus Berg
| Author | Clysta Kinstler |
| ISBN | 0062504975 |
Narrative weaving the biblical account of Mary and Jesus, the Egyptian myth of Isis and Osiris, and the Sumerian story of Inanna and Dumuzi to create an exotic tale of a strong, sensual woman.
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This feminist retelling of the conception, birth, life and death of Christ...
| Author | Janet Farrar |
| ISBN | 0919345913 |
This book is of great practical value in discovering and celebrating the transforming energy of the Feminine Principle of Divinity. Part I covers the myriad faces of the Goddess revealed, including: Her presence throughout history; Her Earth and Moon symbolism; Her Madonna and Magdalene disguises;...
Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue: The Untold History of English
| Author | John McWhorter |
| ISBN | 1592403956 |
A survey of the quirks and quandaries of the English language, focusing on our strange and wonderful grammar
Why do we say "I am reading a catalog" instead of "I read a catalog"? Why do we say "do" at all? Is the way we speak a reflection of our cultural values? Delving into these provocative topics...
| Author | Langston Hughes |
| ISBN | 0679764089 |
"The ultimate book for both the dabbler and serious scholar--. [Hughes] is sumptuous and sharp, playful and sparse, grounded in an earthy music--. This book is a glorious revelation."--Boston Globe
Spanning five decades and comprising 868 poems (nearly 300 of which have never before appeared...
| Author | Heather Busch |
| ISBN | 1580087930 |
I had somehow never come across this standard reference on cat aesthetics, and I must admit that my critical standards were deplorably low. But having read Busch and Silver's excellent text, I am better informed. I advise you not to get me started, or I will bore you for hours explaining why Inframice:
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| Author | Paul Hoover |
| ISBN | 0393310906 |
Postmodern American Poetry provides a deep and wide selection-411 poems by 103 poets-of the major poets and movements of the late twentieth century. Included are the leading Beat and New York School poets, the Projectivists, and "Deep Image" poets. Included, too, is the rich array of poetry written...
Leaping onto center stage from the wings of comics history comes that dazzling Master of Elusion, foe of tyranny, and champion of liberation - the Escapist. Operating from a secret headquarters under the boards of the Empire Theater, the Escapist and his crack team of associates roam the globe performing...
| Author | Etheridge Knight |
| ISBN | 0822953781 |
I read this book on MLK Day 2017 and discovered that my privilege does not make me immune to the power of this poet. I was introduced to his work by the inimitable poet Tracie Morris who I had the great fortune of meeting at a Stetson MFA workshop (Jan 2017). She played a recording of Mr. Knight reading his poem...
| Author | Ludvig Holberg |
| ISBN | 1425075169 |
Student kehrt zurück in Heimatdorf. Klugscheißt rum, wie schlau er ist. Benennt sich von Rasmus Berg in Erasmus Montanus um. Besteht drauf. Nervt alle mit seinem Neumalklugen-Gehabe.
Ungefähr so wie Rasmus Berg klang ich als Ersti und so klingen auch heute noch alle Erstis, wenn man sich...
