Exploring themes of identity and racial violence, this collection of poems reflects Countee Cullen's personal journey as a Black man in America during the Harlem Renaissance. Through poignant verses, he grapples with his heritage and the impact of systemic racism, as seen in works like "Heritage" and "Incident." Cullen's poetry serves as both a means of survival and self-expression, capturing the struggles and triumphs of his generation. This large print edition reintroduces Cullen's powerful voice to contemporary audiences, highlighting his significant contribution to American literature.
Countee Cullen Knihy
Countee Cullen, kľúčová postava Harlemskej renesancie, bol americký básnik. Jeho poézia, inšpirovaná tradíciou Keatse a Shelleyho, skúmala komplexné témy s vytvoreným lyrickým štýlom. Hoci sa odchýlil od niektorých súčasníkov svojím prístupom k rasovej problematike, Cullenova práca vyniká svojou predstavivosťou a formálnou dokonalosťou. Bol odporcom modernistických básnických techník, preferoval klasické formy a jeho dielo zostáva významným prínosom do americkej literatúry.


"Countee Cullen explores the emotional consequences of race, religion, and sexuality in Jazz Age America in his moving, eloquent, and poignant poems"--