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Audre Lorde’s *The Black Unicorn* is a collection of poems that foregrounds the lived experience of an African American lesbian. Her lyric voice weaves themes of identity, feminism, and civil rights into a resonant artistic declaration. Though concise, the work carries a profound sense of cultural and personal empowerment, making it a key companion for readers interested in Black feminist poetry.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Audre Lorde
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