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Series: National Poetry Series
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This book will appeal to readers interested in poetry, music history, and African American culture, as well as those who appreciate innovative biographical storytelling through verse.
National Poetry Series winner makes compelling poetry from the tumultuous life of blues singer Leadbelly.
Advance copies available through Booksense Advance Access program Mailing to Consortium accounts with special interest: African-American Nominating for awards: PEN, Poetry Society of America, etc.
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"It is exhilarating to be invited into a world so large and muscular, so rooted in history, a world where so much is at stake." — Brigit Pegeen Kelly, National Poetry Series judge
A biography in poems, leadbelly examines the life and times of the legendary blues musician from a variety of intimate perspectives and using a range of innovative poetic forms. A collage of song, culture, and circumstance, alive and speaking.
Tyehimba Jess' numerous awards include fellowships from the NEA and the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown. A native of Detroit, he is a proud alumnus of the Chicago Green Mill Slam teams and Cave Canem. His first nonfiction book is African American Pride: Celebrating our Achievements, Contributions, and Enduring Legacy (Citadel Press, 2003).
Series: National Poetry Series
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ISBN: 9780974635330
Publisher: Wave Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 October 2005
Country: United States
Imprint: Wave Books
Illustration: Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 177.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 255g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Tyehimba Jess' numerous awards include an NEA Literature Fellowship, a Winter Fellowship at the Fine Arts Work Center, and the 2001 Gwendolyn Brooks Open Mic Poetry Award. A native of Detroit, Jess is a proud alumni of the Chicago Green Mill Slam teams and Cave Canem. His book, African American Pride, was published by Citadel Press in 2003.
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