Exploring themes of identity and racial violence, this collection of poems reflects Countee Cullen's personal journey as a Black man in America during the Harlem Renaissance. Through poignant verses, he grapples with his heritage and the impact of systemic racism, as seen in works like "Heritage" and "Incident." Cullen's poetry serves as both a means of survival and self-expression, capturing the struggles and triumphs of his generation. This large print edition reintroduces Cullen's powerful voice to contemporary audiences, highlighting his significant contribution to American literature.
Countee Cullen Libros
Countee Cullen emergió como una voz líder del Renacimiento de Harlem, creando poesía que se hacía eco de la tradición lírica de Keats y Shelley. Si bien su crianza en una comunidad predominantemente blanca moldeó una perspectiva distinta a la de algunos de sus contemporáneos, su obra se caracteriza por un lírico imaginativo y un dominio magistral de la forma. Cullen se resistió a las técnicas experimentales del Modernismo, optando en cambio por refinar las estructuras poéticas clásicas. Sus poemas exploran temas complejos con una sensibilidad única, solidificando su importante lugar en la literatura estadounidense.


"Countee Cullen explores the emotional consequences of race, religion, and sexuality in Jazz Age America in his moving, eloquent, and poignant poems"--