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Directed by Desire offers a definitive collection of June Jordan’s poetic output, drawing from her ten published volumes and a trove of posthumously discovered poems that were never released during her lifetime. More than six hundred pages of work illustrate Jordan’s blend of intimate lyricism, spirited fury, and contemplative solos, underscored by striking vernacular riffs. The album reflects her commitment to empowering readers and listeners to recognize the power and beauty inherent in themselves and their words. With an introduction by Adrienne Rich, the book situates Jordan’s poems within the broader discourse of American and LGBTQ poetry, highlighting her impact as a Lambda Literary Award winner and a central voice in contemporary poetics.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: June Jordan
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