Wanda Coleman Livres

Past winner of the Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize, this long-time author from Black Sparrow Press is known for her fierce adherence to the truth and a language so musical one can almost hear the blues line underneath her stanzas. schovat popis

Wanda Coleman's work is being re-introduced to a fresh audience, highlighting its relevance and impact. This revival offers readers a chance to explore her unique voice and literary contributions, showcasing themes that resonate with contemporary issues. The timing emphasizes the importance of her work in today's literary landscape, inviting both new and seasoned readers to engage with her powerful narratives.

In this illustrated, interview-format volume, 16 women performance artists animatedly address the volatile issues of male domination, feminism, race and denial. Among the modern warriors here are Diamanda Galás, a composer of ritualistic "plague masses" about AIDS who refuses to tolerate pity or weakness; Lydia Lunch, a self-described "instigator" who explains that her graphic portrayals of exploitation stem from her victimization as a child; and Wanda Coleman, a poet who rages against racism and ignorance. Goddess worshipper and former porn star Annie Sprinkle enthusiastically promotes positive sexual attitudes; bell hooks eloquently discusses societal power structures in terms of race and gender; Holly Hughes, Sapphire and Susie Bright expound on lesbianism and oppression; pro-choice advocates Suzy Kerr and Dianne Malley describe their struggles for reproductive rights. Incendiary opinions of current issues such as the Gulf War and censorship and frequent allusions to empowering art and literature make this an excellent reference source. These informed discussions arm readers verbally, philosophically and behaviorally and provide uncompromising role models for women actively seeking change.

A collection of poems selected by poets as those that first inspired them includes timeless favorites and insightful essays by Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winners including Roethke, Pinsky, and Heaney.

Wer waren Emmett Till und Nat Turner? Wer waren die Neununddreißig, die die Überfahrt nicht überlebten, und was geschah am 11. März 1990? Wanda Coleman schreibt über historische Ereignisse und prägende Alltags­­erfahrungen, sie verfasst Briefe an eine große Schwester, Essays über die Sprache, Gedichte an einen totgeborenen Sohn. Sie wird zur ­Kulturterroris­tin, Märchenerzählerin, Comicskripterin und komponiert einen umfassenden Zyklus von Amerikanischen Sonetten. Gedichte über Sex und Geburt, über ihren Körper und Träume, Situationen im Krankenhaus oder im Gefängnis, über die Sorge, die Miete nicht bezahlen und die Kinder nicht versorgen zu können. In einer wütenden Sprache, mit teils beißendem Humor und teils überraschender Zärtlichkeit, überführt die profi­lier­te Lyrikerin aus Los Angeles die Diskriminierung von Schwarzen in einem rassistischen Amerika in system- und herrschaftskritische Poesie. Terrance Hayes hat für diesen Band über 120 Gedichte voll Wut, Witz und Weisheit aus acht Lyrikbänden ­zu­sammengestellt, die Wanda Coleman zwischen den späten 1970ern und frühen 2000ern verfasst hat.