Communion: New & Selected Poems by Primus St. John (English) Paperback Book

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A distinctive and accessible breakout collection which explores family, history, sexuality, and African-American identity.

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A distinctive and accessible breakout collection which explores family, history, sexuality, and African-American identity.

Author Biography

St. John worked as a Waiter, Laborer, Gambler, and Civil Servant before receiving a Professorship in Creative Writing at Portland State University.

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* Three previous collections published Carnegie Mellon University Press. All out of print (average print run 2000). Also edited two anthologies. * Accessible, story-like poems often dealing with African-American heritage. *Widely anthologized. I Am the Darker Brother Simon & Schuster, PB 0689808690,1997 African American Literature, Harper Collins The Garden Thrives, Harper Collins, PB 0060951214, 1996 &others * 1991 American Book Award * 2 National Endowment Fellowships. * One of the first poets to teach in "Poets in the Schools." * Teaches at Portland State University. * Winner of an Oregon Book Award * We see this book as a breakout title for an author who has not received proper attention. * Approachable writing style similar to Derek Wolcott

Details ISBN155659125X Short Title COMMUNION Language English ISBN-10 155659125X ISBN-13 9781556591259 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 811.54 Year 1999 Pages 176 Residence US Birth 1939 DOI 10.1604/9781556591259 Imprint Copper Canyon Press,U.S. Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 1999-04-01 NZ Release Date 1999-04-01 UK Release Date 1999-04-01 Publisher Copper Canyon Press,U.S. Subtitle New & Selected Poems Audience General Author Primus St. John Publication Date 1999-05-13 US Release Date 1999-05-13 We've got this

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