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leadbelly

By Tyehimba Jess
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By Tyehimba Jess
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“It is exhilarating to be invited into a world so large and muscular, so rooted in history, a world where so much is at stake.”—Brigit Pegeen Kelly, National Poetry Series judge

A biography in poems, leadbelly examines the life and times of the legendary blues musician from a variety of intimate perspectives and using a range of innovative poetic forms. A collage of song, culture, and circumstance, alive and speaking.

Tyehimba Jess’ numerous awards include fellowships from the NEA and the Fin...

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PoetryAmerican PoetryOther American Poetry21st Century American PoetryAfrican American PoetryNarrative poetry, AmericanAmerican poetry->African American authors->21st centuryAmerican poetry->Male authorsAmerican poetry->21st century