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In Montgomery: And Other Poems

Gwendolyn Brooks

Composed of three sections, this collection features the final poems of the late poet laureate of Illinois. The first section, ""In Montgomery,"" is a verbal description of a visit made by the poet and a highly talented photographer for Ebony Magazine, Moneeta Sleet. This is followed by a section of poetic character sketches. The final section is based upon a well known building located in the Black ghetto of Chicago's south side.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Third World Press
  • Publish Date: Jan 1st, 2003
  • Pages: 147
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.56in - 7.32in - 0.72in - 1.12lb
  • EAN: 9780883782323
  • Recommended age: 14-17
  • Categories: American - African American & Black

About the Author

Gwendolyn Brooks was the first African American to win the Pulitzer Prize, a poetry consultant for the Library of Congress, and the Poet Laureate of Illinois.