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122 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393045161
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 01 September 1978
Description
Lorde's poetry extends beyond White Western politics, beyond the anger and wisdom of black America to Abomey and the Dahomeyan Amazons. She writes as a black woman, a mother, a daughter, a feminist and a visionary. Her poetry contains "the rhythm ...
Community Reviews Summary of 765 reviews
Moods
emotional 82%
challenging 46%
dark 36%
inspiring 34%
sad 31%
hopeful 15%
tense 10%
mysterious 7%
informative 6%
adventurous 2%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 91% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
N/A: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 61% | Yes: 30% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Police brutality, Child deathModerate
Rape, Homophobia, SlaveryMinor
Incest, Sexual violence, Murder
122 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393045161
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 01 September 1978
Description
Lorde's poetry extends beyond White Western politics, beyond the anger and wisdom of black America to Abomey and the Dahomeyan Amazons. She writes as a black woman, a mother, a daughter, a feminist and a visionary. Her poetry contains "the rhythm ...
Community Reviews Summary of 765 reviews
Moods
emotional 82%
challenging 46%
dark 36%
inspiring 34%
sad 31%
hopeful 15%
tense 10%
mysterious 7%
informative 6%
adventurous 2%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
N/A: 91% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
N/A: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Loveable characters?
N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
N/A: 61% | Yes: 30% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Police brutality, Child deathModerate
Rape, Homophobia, SlaveryMinor
Incest, Sexual violence, Murder