{"product_id":"black-buffalo-woman-an-introduction-to-the-poetry-poetics-of-lucille-clifton-paperback","title":"Black Buffalo Woman: An Introduction to the Poetry \u0026 Poetics of Lucille Clifton - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKazim Ali\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis long-awaited and much-needed volume shines new light on one of America's most beloved, and profound, poets--Lucille Clifton.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlack Buffalo Woman\u003c\/i\u003e is a deep, comprehensive dive into Clifton's work through the eyes of celebrated poet and scholar, Kazim Ali. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollecting chapters of Clifton's early manuscripts, late drafts, and integrating her books of children's literature, Ali's meticulously researched volume provides a brilliant and fresh perspective on Clifton's life and work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVarious chapters examine Clifton's treatment of the body as a site of both joy and danger, spirituality, and an interrogation of American history, politics, and popular culture. The result of Ali's scholarship and care highlights a dazzling array of Clifton's poetic techniques and forms that will continue to inspire poets, readers, and Lucille Clifton fans--past, present and future--for decades to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKazim Ali's books encompass multiple genres, including the volumes of poetry \u003ci\u003eInquisition, Sky Ward\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the Ohioana Book Award in Poetry; \u003ci\u003eThe Far Mosque\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of Alice James Books' New England\/New York Award; \u003ci\u003eThe Fortieth Day; All One's Blue\u003c\/i\u003e; and the cross-genre texts \u003ci\u003eBright Felon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWind Instrument\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e His novels include, \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Room: A String Quartet \u003c\/i\u003eand his hybrid memoirs include, \u003ci\u003eSilver Road: Essays, Maps\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u0026amp; Calligraphies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFasting for Ramadan: Notes from a Spiritual Practice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAli is also an accomplished translator and an editor of several anthologies and criticisms. After a career in public policy and organizing, he taught at various colleges and universities. He is currently a Professor of Comparative Literature and Creative Writing, and chair of the Department of Literature at the University of California, San Diego. His newest books are \u003ci\u003eSukun: New and Selected Poems\u003c\/i\u003e, and the novel \u003ci\u003eIndian Winter.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 294\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 24, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758668513568,"sku":"9781960145352","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8adf935fa7fc53674342da209b06135c.webp?v=1780132144","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/black-buffalo-woman-an-introduction-to-the-poetry-poetics-of-lucille-clifton-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}