After decades out of print, Passion-one of June Jordan's most important collections-returns to readers. Originally titled passion; new poems, 1977-1980, this volume holds key works, including "Poem about My Rights," "Poem about Police Violence," "Free Flight," and an essay by the poet, "For the Sake of a People's Poetry: Walt Whitman and the Rest of Us." June Jordan was a fierce advocate for the safety and humanity of women and Black people, and for the freedom of all people. With love and humor, via lyrics and rants, she calls for nothing less than radical compassion.
After decades out of print, Passion-one of June Jordan's most important collections-returns to readers. Originally titled passion; new poems, 1977-1980, this volume holds key works, including "Poem about My Rights," "Poem about Police Violence," "Free Flight," and an essay by the poet, "For the Sake of a People's Poetry: Walt Whitman and the Rest of Us." June Jordan was a fierce advocate for the safety and humanity of women and Black people, and for the freedom of all people. With love and humor, via lyrics and rants, she calls for nothing less than radical compassion.
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ISBN-13: | 9781556596353 |
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Publisher: | Copper Canyon Press |
Publication date: | 09/14/2021 |
Pages: | 112 |
Sales rank: | 366,428 |
Product dimensions: | 5.80(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d) |