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Discover the powerful poetry collection of Wanda Coleman, a voice for justice and anti-racism. This BRAND NEW B-format paperback edition, published by Penguin UK in 2021, features 288 pages of thought-provoking verses that capture the struggles and resilience of the marginalized. 'Wicked Enchantment' presents 130 of Coleman's most impactful poems, showcasing her unique perspective as a Black woman navigating life's complexities. Celebrated as the 'unofficial poet laureate of Los Angeles,' Coleman boldly addresses themes of poverty, systemic racism, and the raw truths of human experience, written with both humor and unrelenting candor. This collection, selected by renowned poet Terrance Hayes, brings to light Coleman's legacy and the urgent relevance of her work today. Hailed for its brutal honesty and captivating style, readers are invited to experience Coleman's palpable emotions and vivid storytelling. Whether you're a poetry enthusiast or new to Coleman's work, 'Wicked Enchantment' is an essential addition to any literary collection. Fast delivery options are available, ensuring you can delve into this remarkable poetry book without delay.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141995830
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 288
Description:
A voice for justice, anti-racism, and equality - here is the greatest and most powerful work of the 'L. A. Blueswoman'
This is the first ever UK publication of the poetry of Wanda Coleman- a beat-up, broke Black woman who wrote with anger, humour and clarity about her life on the margins, and who went overlooked by the establishment for much of her career even as she was known colloquially as the 'unofficial poet laureate of Los Angeles'.
Nobody wrote about police hassle like she did. Nobody wrote about poverty, about making do with what's on hand, about the slave trade or about their personal vendetta against slow walkers in the supermarket, in quite the same way. Wicked Enchantment gathers 130 of Coleman's best poems, spanning some four decades, in a selection by Terrance Hayes. Mary Karr has called it 'hateful and hilarious, heartbroke and hellbent'; the Washington Post says that 'Wanda Coleman is not just wickedly wise, she is transcendent'; the New Yorker calls her 'one of the greatest poets ever to come out of L. A.'
Brutal, hilarious, triumphant, wild and paradoxically, sometimes horrifically precise, these are not poems written for a course, for establishment approval or for polite applause; they were written because Coleman had to write what she saw and felt, and wrote brilliantly. Few if any writers, before or since, have had the courage to write with such honesty about the daily experience of life in a racist world.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141995830
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 288
Description:
A voice for justice, anti-racism, and equality - here is the greatest and most powerful work of the 'L. A. Blueswoman'
This is the first ever UK publication of the poetry of Wanda Coleman- a beat-up, broke Black woman who wrote with anger, humour and clarity about her life on the margins, and who went overlooked by the establishment for much of her career even as she was known colloquially as the 'unofficial poet laureate of Los Angeles'.
Nobody wrote about police hassle like she did. Nobody wrote about poverty, about making do with what's on hand, about the slave trade or about their personal vendetta against slow walkers in the supermarket, in quite the same way. Wicked Enchantment gathers 130 of Coleman's best poems, spanning some four decades, in a selection by Terrance Hayes. Mary Karr has called it 'hateful and hilarious, heartbroke and hellbent'; the Washington Post says that 'Wanda Coleman is not just wickedly wise, she is transcendent'; the New Yorker calls her 'one of the greatest poets ever to come out of L. A.'
Brutal, hilarious, triumphant, wild and paradoxically, sometimes horrifically precise, these are not poems written for a course, for establishment approval or for polite applause; they were written because Coleman had to write what she saw and felt, and wrote brilliantly. Few if any writers, before or since, have had the courage to write with such honesty about the daily experience of life in a racist world.