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Night on Neighborhood Street presents a series of poems that vividly depict the everyday life of a black community during the span of one night. Through lyrical language, the collection brings to life the rhythms of the street, the glow of streetlights, and the emotions that permeate the neighborhood. The poems celebrate the richness of urban community and the shared experiences that bind its residents together.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Eloise Greenfield
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