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Conversations With Gwendolyn Brooks (Literary Conversations Series)
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Conversations With Gwendolyn Brooks Features Sparkling Interviews With One Of America'S Most Valued Poets. Throughout This Book, Which Spans Three Decades, Brooks (19172000) Speaks With Simplicity, Depth, Candor, And Passion About The Making Of A Poem And About The Position Of The Poet In Humane Society.A Poem, She Believed, Comes From The Heart. In Each Interview, She Speaks From The Heart And Wins Over The Reader. The Interviews Took Place In Various Settingsin Radio Recording Studios And In University Classrooms, In The Coveted Spotlight Of A National Endowment For The Humanities Celebration, And In The Intimacy Of Her Living Room.Regardless Of Place Or Audience, Brooks Speaks With Humility. She Was The First African American Woman To Win The Pulitzer Prize For Poetry And To Receive Other Coveted Honors, And Yet She Sees Herself As An Ordinary Human Being Who Is Impelled To Write Poetry.Brooks Explains Her Experience Within The Creative Process. She Does Not Believe In A Muse. With Gratitude To The Black Arts Movement, She Celebrates Both Her Blackness And The People In Bronzeville, The Fictional Community She Created And Whose Lives She Put Down On Paper.Including Interviews Conducted By Studs Terkel And Poet Haki Madhubuti, Among Others, Conversations With Gwendolyn Brooks Underscores The Legacy Of One Of The Nation'S Most Brilliant And Humane Poets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Conversations with Gwendolyn Brooks'? A: The main theme of 'Conversations with Gwendolyn Brooks' revolves around the creative process of poetry and the role of the poet in society, as explored through interviews with the celebrated poet Gwendolyn Brooks.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Gloria Wade Gayles, who conducts interviews with Gwendolyn Brooks.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 167 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Conversations with Gwendolyn Brooks' published? A: The book was published on November 7, 2003.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers who are new to poetry? A: Yes, the book is suitable for readers new to poetry, as it presents Brooks' insights in an accessible manner, making it easy to understand her perspective on poetry.
- Q: What can readers expect from the interviews in this book? A: Readers can expect insightful and candid discussions about the artistic process, the significance of poetry, and Brooks' experiences as a poet over three decades.
- Q: Does the book include contributions from other interviewers? A: Yes, the book features interviews conducted by notable figures such as Studs Terkel and poet Haki Madhubuti.
- Q: What legacy does Gwendolyn Brooks convey in her conversations? A: Gwendolyn Brooks conveys a legacy of humility and dedication to her craft, emphasizing her commitment to reflecting the lives of her community through her poetry.
- Q: Why is Gwendolyn Brooks considered a significant figure in American poetry? A: Gwendolyn Brooks is considered significant because she was the first African American woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for poetry and received numerous accolades for her contributions to literature.