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The Collected Poetry of Nikki Giovanni presents the full spectrum of the poet’s work over three decades, beginning with the 1968 collections *Black Feeling Black Talk* and *Black Judgement*, and continuing through 1998. Arranged chronologically, the omnibus includes Giovinuni’s seven foundational volumes—*Re: Creation*, *My House*, *The Women and the Men*, *Cotton Candy on a Rainy Day*, and *Those Who Ride the Night Winds*—alongside a biographical timeline, an introduction, an author afterword, title and first‑line indexes, and detailed notes on each poem. The compilation showcases Giovanni’s evolution as a Black woman, mother, teacher, and poet, and underscores her lasting influence on American literature and politics.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Nikki Giovanni
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