The Whiskey of our Discontent

Gwendolyn Brooks as Conscience and Change Agent

Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, Black, Poetry History & Criticism
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Author: ISBN: 9781608467648
Publisher: Haymarket Books Publication: May 15, 2017
Imprint: Haymarket Books Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781608467648
Publisher: Haymarket Books
Publication: May 15, 2017
Imprint: Haymarket Books
Language: English

2017 is the Centenary of Gwendolyn Brooks birth. Brooks Centennial programs are being planned for most major U.S. cities, including Chicago, New York City, Boston, Los Angeles and others. Lansana is on the organizing committee for the Chicago Centennial celebration.

Only two books of critical study of Gwendolyn Brooks’ work were published prior to her death in 2000. Both were published in the 1970’s.

Only one book of critical study on Brooks’ work has been published since her death.

This book will help readers understand and appreciate her significance to 20th Century U.S. Letters.

A diverse selection of poets, academics, and activists share their critical and personal perspectives on Gwendolyn Brooks' work for a general audience.

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2017 is the Centenary of Gwendolyn Brooks birth. Brooks Centennial programs are being planned for most major U.S. cities, including Chicago, New York City, Boston, Los Angeles and others. Lansana is on the organizing committee for the Chicago Centennial celebration.

Only two books of critical study of Gwendolyn Brooks’ work were published prior to her death in 2000. Both were published in the 1970’s.

Only one book of critical study on Brooks’ work has been published since her death.

This book will help readers understand and appreciate her significance to 20th Century U.S. Letters.

A diverse selection of poets, academics, and activists share their critical and personal perspectives on Gwendolyn Brooks' work for a general audience.

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