The Collected Poetry of Nikki Giovanni, 1968-1998 - Hardcover

9780060541330: The Collected Poetry of Nikki Giovanni, 1968-1998
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An omnibus of early works by the author of the award-winning Blues and Quilting the Black-Eyed Pea features pieces written between 1969 and 1983 and includes the contents of five previously published volumes. 50,000 first printing. Black Expressions Feat Alt.

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"Fiery yet personal . . . an ample and diligent introduction, chronology and notes to individual works."--Publishers Weekly

"One of the finest poets of our time. . . Her work still resonates."--Ebony

"Wise and mischievous, Giovanni is a must-read at every stage if her happily, still growing oeuvre."--Booklist

"What a powerful first impression she made. This collection of early work is an excellent reminder."--Library Journal

One of the finest poets of our time. . . Her work still resonates. --Ebony"

Fiery yet personal . . . an ample and diligent introduction, chronology and notes to individual works. --Publishers Weekly"

Wise and mischievous, Giovanni is a must-read at every stage if her happily, still growing oeuvre. --Booklist"

What a powerful first impression she made. This collection of early work is an excellent reminder. --Library Journal"

-One of the finest poets of our time. . . Her work still resonates.---Ebony

-Fiery yet personal . . . an ample and diligent introduction, chronology and notes to individual works.---Publishers Weekly
About the Author:
Nikki Giovanni is University Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia.

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  • PublisherWilliam Morrow & Co
  • Publication date2003
  • ISBN 10 0060541334
  • ISBN 13 9780060541330
  • BindingHardcover
  • Number of pages320
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