Alice Walker: Collected Poems: Her Blue Body Everything We Know : Earthling Poems 1965 1990

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' I am the woman offering two flowers whose roots are twin. Justice and Hope Hope and Justice Let us begin' Alice Walker has been writing poetry since the summer of 1965, when she travelled to East Africa and began the collection ONCE while sitting beneath a tree facing Mount Kenya. Encompassing the collections ONCE, REVOLUTIONARY PETUNIAS & OTHER POEMS, GOOD NIGHT WILLIE LEE I'LL SEE YOU IN THE MORNING, and HORSES MAKE A LANDSCAPE LOOK MORE BEAUTIFUL as well as other poems, this is a wonderful, surprising, entertaining collection that offers a historical perspective on the evolution of both the poetry itself and the political and spiritual inspiration behind it.

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Includes all of Alice Walker's major poetical works in one volume - perfect for students and fans alike' 'Her poetry is sometimes ironic, sometimes humorous, but it is always thought-provoking...Walker's poetry is influenced by her talent to recreate and breathe life into characters and scenes...these poetry books project an educational, sensual and cultural experience not to be missed' Weekly Journal The poetry presents another facet of this talented and iconic writer

Author description

Alice Walker won the Pulitzer prize and the American Book Award for The Color Purple. She is the author of many bestselling novels, essays and collections of poetry including Meridian, By the Light of My Father's Smile and The Third Life of Grange Copeland.