An exploration of race and heritage, For My People is the first book by poet and novelist Margaret Walker (1915-1998) and the 41st volume of the Yale Series of Younger Poets
Considered among the most important collections of poetry written by a participant in the Black Chicago Renaissance, For My People is a series of ballad poems with memorable characters, including the New Orleans sorceress Molly Means; Kissie Lee, a tough young woman who dies "with her boots on switching blades"; Poppa Chicken, an urban drug dealer and pimp; John Henry, killed by a ten-pound hammer; and Stagolee, who kills a white officer but eludes a lynch mob. The memorable title poem evokes the power of resilience not only for black people, but for all people.- ISBN:
- 9780300246407
- 9780300246407
- Category:
- Poetry anthologies (various poets)
- Format:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
- 14-01-2020
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Yale University Press
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Dimensions (mm):
- 20.9x13.8x0.5mm
- Weight:
- 0.09kg
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