I: New and Selected Poems
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Shows the reader both the closeness of the enemy and the poet's inherent courage, inventiveness, and joy.
Toi Derricotte Knihy
Toi Derricotte je autorkou, ktorej poézia preniká hlboko do osobných a spoločenských tém s neochvejnou úprimnosťou. Jej tvorba často skúma témy identity, rasy a ženskej skúsenosti, pričom si zachováva silný, introspektívny hlas. Derricottine básne sú známe svojou emocionálnou rezonanciou a starostlivo prepracovanou dikciou, ktorá čitateľa vtiahne do vnútra jej úvah. Jej literárny odkaz spočíva v odvážnom skúmaní zložitých aspektov ľudského bytia a v pretváraní týchto skúmaní do pôsobivých veršov.
Exploring the complexities of human relationships, this collection of new and selected poems delves into the interplay of toughness and tenderness in intimate connections. The work showcases a rich tapestry of emotions and experiences, revealing the depth and beauty found within the intricacies of love and friendship. Through vivid language and evocative imagery, the poems invite readers to reflect on the profound nature of human bonds.
Through the perspective of a light-skinned black woman and poet, this account offers a profound exploration of race in America. It confronts and redefines preconceived notions of identity, challenging readers to reconsider their understanding of blackness, whiteness, and humanity itself. The narrative is both courageous and thought-provoking, making it a unique contribution to discussions on race.