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The collected poems of Lucille Clifton 1965-2010
- Title
- The collected poems of Lucille Clifton 1965-2010 / edited by Kevin Young and Michael S. Glaser ; foreword by Toni Morrison ; afterword by Kevin Young.
- Author
- Clifton, Lucille, 1936-2010.
- Publication
- Rochester, NY : BOA Editions, c2012.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schomburg Center to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | Sc E 14-1595 | Schomburg Center - Research & Reference |
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | JFE 13-6116 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
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- Description
- xxxiv, 769 p.; 24 cm.
- Summary
- The Collected Poems of Lucille Clifton 1965-2010 combines all eleven of Lucille Clifton's published collections with more than sixty previously unpublished poems. The unpublished works feature early poems from 1965-1969, a collection-in-progress titled Book of Days (2008), and a poignant selection of final poems.
- Series Statement
- American poets continuum series ; no. 134
- Uniform Title
- American poets continuum series ; v. 134.
- Subjects
- Note
- Schomburg copy with dust copy.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 750-752) and index.
- Contents
- Editor's note -- Foreword : Lucille Clifton / Toni Morrison -- Early uncollected poems (1965-1969) -- good times (1969) -- good news about the earth (1972). about the earth ; heroes, some jesus -- Uncollected poems (1973-1974) -- an ordinary woman (1974). sisters ; i agree with the leaves -- Uncollected poems (ca. 1975) -- two-headed woman (1980). homage to mine ; two-headed woman ; the light that came to lucile clifton -- Next (1987). we are all next ; or next ; singing -- Quilting (1991). log cabin ; catalpa ; eight-pointed star ; tree of life ; prayer -- The book of light (1992). reflection ; lightning bolt ; splendor -- Uncollected Poems (1993) -- The terrible stories (1996). 1. A dream of foxes ; 2. From the cadaver ; 3. A term in Memphis ; 4. In the meantime ; 5. From the Book of David -- Blessing the boats (2000). new poems -- Mercy (2004). last words ; stories ; September song : a poem in 7 days ; the message form The ones (received in the late 70s) : beginning of message -- Voices (2008). hearing ; being heard ; ten oxherding pictures -- Uncollected poems (2006-2010). Book of days ; Last poems & drafts (2006-2010) -- won't you celebrate with me : the poetry of Lucille Clifton / Kevin Young.
- Call Number
- Sc E 14-1595
- ISBN
- 9781934414903 (hardcover : alk. paper)
- 1934414905 (hardcover : alk. paper)
- LCCN
- 2012014244
- OCLC
- 783151483
- Author
- Clifton, Lucille, 1936-2010.
- Title
- The collected poems of Lucille Clifton 1965-2010 / edited by Kevin Young and Michael S. Glaser ; foreword by Toni Morrison ; afterword by Kevin Young.
- Imprint
- Rochester, NY : BOA Editions, c2012.
- Edition
- 1st ed.
- Series
- American poets continuum series ; no. 134American poets continuum series ; v. 134.
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 750-752) and index.
- Local Subject
- Black author.
- Added Author
- Young, Kevin A.Glaser, Michael S., 1943-
- Research Call Number
- Sc E 14-1595JFE 13-6116