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In The Vintage Book of African American Poetry, editors Michael S. Harper and Anthony Walton present the definitive collection of black verse in the United States--200 years of vision, struggle, power, beauty, and triumph from 52 outstanding poets.
From the neoclassical stylings of slave-born Phillis Wheatley to the wistful lyricism of Paul Lawrence Dunbar . . . the rigorous wisdom of Gwendolyn Brooks...the chiseled modernism of Robert Hayden...the extraordinary prosody of Sterling A. Brown...the breathtaking, expansive narratives of Rita Dove...the plaintive rhapsodies of an imprisoned Elderidge Knight . . . The postmodern artistry of Yusef Komunyaka. Here, too, is a landmark exploration of lesser-known artists whose efforts birthed the Harlem Renaissance and the Black Arts movements--and changed forever our national literature and the course of America itself.
Meticulously researched, thoughtfully structured, The Vintage Book of African-American Poetry is a collection of inestimable value to students, educators, and all those interested in the ever-evolving tradition that is American poetry.
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Brian Eley
reviewed The Vintage Book of African American Poetry on May 16, 2013
The Vintage Book of African American Poetry
Pretty good anthology, but like with all anthologies (especially those cover periods of time) it can be hit or miss.
The earliest poetry in the collection was a bit difficult to read since it was by actual slaves and often expressing "gratitude" for being taken from Africa, which I imagine was the only way their owners would let them publish it. But as the times advanced you had more free African Americans and post slavery ones sharing their views and the poetry becomes powerful. I have to admit I'm most fond (with the occasional ones I liked before and after) with the poets who were part of the Harlem Renaissance. I wonder if there is an anthology of writers from that? Some of the more contemporary poets simply don't work for me as well.
Still a good collection and probably a great place to start for folks interested in these writings.
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