Composed of three sections, this collection features the final poems of the late poet laureate of Illinois. The first section, ""In Montgomery,"" is a verbal description of a visit made by the poet and a highly talented photographer for Ebony Magazine, Moneeta Sleet. This is followed by a section of poetic character sketches. The final section is based upon a well known building located in the Black ghetto of Chicago's south side.
Format: Hardcover
Composed of three sections, this collection features the final poems of the late poet laureate of Illinois. The first section, ""In Montgomery,"" is a verbal description of a visit made by the poet and a highly talented photographer for Ebony Magazine, Moneeta Sleet. This is followed by a section of poetic character sketches. The final section is based upon a well known building located in the Black ghetto of Chicago's south side.
Composed of three sections, this collection features the final poems of the late poet laureate of Illinois. The first section, ""In Montgomery,"" is a verbal description of a visit made by the poet and a highly talented photographer for Ebony Magazine, Moneeta Sleet. This is followed by a section of poetic character sketches. The final section is based upon a well known building located in the Black ghetto of Chicago's south side.
Details
Pages: 147
Publisher: Third World Press
Publication Date: 1st January 2003
ISBN: 9780883782323
Author Bio
Gwendolyn Brooks was born in Topeka, Kansas, June 7, 1917. She was the first Black person to win a Pulitzer Prize (1950 for Annie Allen) along with many other honors and awards, including Poet Laureate of Illinois (30+ years) and Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress. Ms. Brooks published more than 20 works including several books of poetry for adults and children, one novel, writing manuals, and two volumes of an autobiography. She taught at several colleges and universities and created countless awards to inspire and support writers, young and old. Many schools, libraries and other institutions have been named in her honor.
Composed of three sections, this collection features the final poems of the late poet laureate of Illinois. The first section, ""In Montgomery,"" is a verbal description of a visit made by the poet and a highly talented photographer for Ebony Magazine, Moneeta Sleet. This is followed by a section of poetic character sketches. The final section is based upon a well known building located in the Black ghetto of Chicago's south side.
Pages: 147
Publisher: Third World Press
Publication Date: 1st January 2003
ISBN: 9780883782323
Gwendolyn Brooks was born in Topeka, Kansas, June 7, 1917. She was the first Black person to win a Pulitzer Prize (1950 for Annie Allen) along with many other honors and awards, including Poet Laureate of Illinois (30+ years) and Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress. Ms. Brooks published more than 20 works including several books of poetry for adults and children, one novel, writing manuals, and two volumes of an autobiography. She taught at several colleges and universities and created countless awards to inspire and support writers, young and old. Many schools, libraries and other institutions have been named in her honor.
