The Black Unicorn

Name: The Black Unicorn
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780241396865
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By Audre Lorde

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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The Black Unicorn by Audre Lorde is a powerful collection of poetry that explores themes of identity, womanhood, and African heritage. Through vivid imagery and emotional intensity, Lorde conveys the struggles and triumphs of being a Black woman, drawing from her own experiences and cultural history. This work is a testament to resilience and the interconnectedness of personal and collective identity.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate poetry that weaves together themes of identity, strength, and the rich tapestry of African heritage. Known for its profound and imaginative imagery, it resonates with anyone fascinated by the exploration of womanhood and cultural identity, offering a compelling lens into the human experience through powerful and evocative verse.

The Black Unicorn

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The most acclaimed volume of poetry by the legendary Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet

I have been woman
for a long time
beware my smile
I am treacherous with old magic

Filled with rage and tenderness, Audre Lorde's most acclaimed poetry collection speaks of mothers and children, female strength and vulnerability, renewal and revenge, goddesses and warriors, ancient magic and contemporary America. These are fearless assertions of identity, told with incantatory power.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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The Black Unicorn by Audre Lorde is praised for its powerful and evocative exploration of identity, mythology, and feminism. Reviewers often highlight Lorde's mastery of language and the emotive depth of her poetry, noting a rich interweaving of personal and universal themes. The collection's resonance and lyrical intensity frequently leave a lasting impact on readers, marking it as a significant contribution to contemporary poetry.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241396865

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 July 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 112g

Pages: 144

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Arts & Culture Audre Lorde Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics

About the Author

Audre Lorde was a writer, feminist and civil rights activist - or, as she famously put it, 'Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet'. Born in New York in 1934, she had her first poem published while she was still in high school. After stints as a factory worker, ghost writer, social worker, X-ray technician, medical clerk, and arts and crafts supervisor, she became a librarian in Manhattan and gradually rose to prominence as a poet, essayist and speaker, anthologised by Langston Hughes, lauded by Adrienne Rich, and befriended by James Baldwin. She was made Poet Laureate of New York State in 1991, when she was awarded the Walt Whitman prize; she was also awarded honorary doctorates from Hunter, Oberlin and Haverford colleges. She died of cancer in 1992, aged 58.