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In *How I Discovered Poetry*, Marilyn Nelson offers a collection of fifty poems that open her world to readers. The verses trace her development as a writer and young woman during the 1950s, one of the most turbulent decades in American history. Through these poems, Nelson illuminates her personal journey alongside the broader cultural shifts of the Civil Rights era, providing a unique blend of autobiographical insight and historical context.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Marilyn Nelson
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