Collected Poems by Cullen Countee (9 results)

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The American Poets Project series continues with this stunning collection from a major?and sometimes controversial?figure of the Harlem Renaissance In his early twenties, Countee Cullen emerged as a central figure in the tumultuous, defiant, intensely creative cultural movement now known as the Harlem Renaissance. Here is the most comprehensive collection of Cullen?s poetry ever assembled. It begins with his astonishing first book, Color (1925)?a debut that made him ?fa­mous, like Byron, overnight? (as H. L. Mencken put it). Cullen?s intricate, deceptively simple lyrics shocked some early readers with their frank ex­plorations of racial, sexual, and religious themes. They have since become touchstones of the Afri­can American poetic tradition. The collection follows the evolution of Cul­len?s prodigious talents through Copper Sun (1927), The Ballad of the Brown Girl (1927), The Black Christ & Other Poems (1929), and The Medea and Some Poems (1935)?reprinted for the first time with the illustrations from the original editions. Also in­cluded are playful verses from his children?s book The Lost Zoo (1940); haunting late poems he in­tended to add to On These I Stand (1947) before his death; and dozens of uncollected poems, some never before published, which reveal an intense engagement with the politics of civil rights. To­gether, they afford an unprecedented occasion to revisit a dazzling and distinctive poetic voice.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Edited by Major Jackson. Fine in a Fine dust jacket, unclipped ($24.95). Purple boards with white ink lettering and designs. Square and firmly bound, clean internally.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. In his early twenties, Countee Cullen emerged as a central figure in the tumultuous, defiant, intensely creative cultural movement now known as the Harlem Renaissance. Here is the most comprehensive collection of Cullen's poetry ever assembled. It begins with his astonishing first book "Color" and follows his work as he explores racial, sexual, and religious themes. They have since become touchstones of the African American poetic tradition. Professional book seller with storefront since 1975. All orders carefully packaged and promptly shipped.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. This is #32 of the publisher's American Poets Project. The content also has a few b/w illustrations, notes, and index. Scans e-mailed upon request.

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