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I, Too, Sing America : Three Centuries of African American Poetry - Catherine Clinton
$17.56
1883332435
List Ages 10 & Up Edited by Catherine Clinton - Narrated by Ashley Bryan & Renee Joshua-Porter - Unabridged Selections - 2 LIBRARY EDITION CASSETTES - 2.5 hours Publisher, Audio Bookshelf (January 2001) NOTE: LIBRARY EDITIONS are packaged in a sturdy, durable outer vinyl case that stands up to years of repeated use designed for library and rental circulation. Albums are shelvable, space-efficient, with at-a-glance spine titles. ALA Best Book for Young Adults "This collection of 36 poems by 25 poets is a celebration in African-American voices. The program begins with a stirring song that sets the scene for Ashley Bryan and Renee Joshua-Porter, who read with care, yet with exuberance and pride, capturing the heart and soul of these poets." --AudioFile "The most outstanding feature of this collection is that a biographical sketch explaining the historical context of the poem prefaces each poet's work. School libraries will find this set especially useful to meet demands for Black History materials." --School Library Journal "Providing a comprehensive overview of African American poets and their works.....this collection is a valuable audio resource. This collection should be valuable to anyone (student or adult) wishing an introduction to the subject, and hearing the poems read will likely make them more accessible to many. Especially recommended for middle and high school students as well as public library poetry collections." --Kliatt From the first known African American poet, Lucy Terry, to recent poet laureate Rita Dove, I, Too, Sing America captures the enormous talent and passion of black writers. This powerful and diverse, this unique collection spans three centuries of poetry in America as poets bare their souls, speak their minds, trace their roots, and proclaim their dreams in the thirty-six poems compiled here. The voices of Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen, W. E. B. Dubois, and Gwendolyn Brooks, among others, create an energetic blend of tone and tempo, ardor and awe. From lamentations to celebrations, these poems reveal the ironies of black America, juxtaposing themes of resistance and reconciliation, hope and despair. Each poem is further illuminated with notes, a brief biography of the poet, and stunning visual interpretations. Clinton and Alcorn have created a stirring tribute to these great poets, as well as a remarkable volume that will move any reader. Authors included: Lucy Terry |
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