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The selected poems of Nikki Giovanni brings together the work of one of the most influential African American voices in modern poetry. Emerging from the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s, Giovanni's poems have shaped American political and literary landscapes. This volume gathers her most celebrated pieces, offering insight into her powerful commentary on race, gender, and social justice.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Nikki Giovanni
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