Name: once,poems
SKU: 2540050
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Author: Walker, Alice
ISBN: 9780156687454

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Physical Book

Author

Alice Walker

Publisher

Amistad

Language

English

Pages

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.2x13.5x0.7 cm

Weight

0.13 kg.

ISBN

0156687453

ISBN13

9780156687454

Synopsis "once,poems"

This first volume of poetry established Walker as a poet of unusual sensitivity and power. All of the poems in this collection were written either in East Africa, where Walker spent the summer of 1965, or during her senior year at Sarah Lawrence College. "Brief slashing poems-young and in the sun" (Muriel Rukeyser).

Alice Walker

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Alice Walker, born in 1944 in Georgia, is an American writer and activist recognized for her contribution to literature and civil rights. Author of The Color Purple, a work that won the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, Walker has explored themes such as racism, feminism, and spirituality, highlighting the stories of African American women and their resilience.

In addition to her exceptional literary career, Walker is a tireless staunch advocate for social justice and equality, actively participating in causes such as civil rights and the fight for women's rights. Among her most important works are Meridian and In Search of Our Mothers' Gardens, which delve into identity, creativity, and resistance.

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