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Lucille Clifton was born in Depew, New York in 1936, and educated at the State University of New York at Fredonia and at Howard University. Her awards include the Juniper Prize for Poetry, two nominations for the Pulitzer Prize in poetry, an Emmy Award from the American Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and two fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts. She has taught at the University of California at Santa Cruz and American University in Washington, D.C. and is Distinguished Professor of Humanities at St. Marys College of Maryland.'In the extraordinary work of The Book of Light she [Clifton] flies higher and strikes deeper than ever. Poem after poem exhilarates and inspires awe at the manifestation of such artistic and spiritual powerOne of the most authentic and profound living American poets.'Denise Levertov'Cliftons latest collection clearly demonstrates why she was twice nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. These poems contain all the simplicity and grace readers have come to expect from her work.'Publishers Weekly (starred review)Other titles by Lucille Clifton from Consortium:Blessing the Boats: New and Selected Poems 19882000 (BOA Editions), 1880238888 PB 188023887X HCGood Woman (BOA Editions), 0918526590 PBNext (BOA Editions), 0918526612 PBQuilting (BOA Editions), 0918526817 PBterrible stories (BOA Editions), 1880238373 PB 1880238365 HC
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Book of Light' by Lucille Clifton? A: The main theme of 'The Book of Light' revolves around artistic and spiritual power, exploring deep emotional experiences and the beauty of life through poetry.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Book of Light' have? A: 'The Book of Light' contains 80 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Book of Light' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Book of Light' published? A: 'The Book of Light' was published on July 1, 1992.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Book of Light'? A: The author of 'The Book of Light' is Lucille Clifton.
- Q: What notable awards has Lucille Clifton received? A: Lucille Clifton has received the Juniper Prize for Poetry, two nominations for the Pulitzer Prize in poetry, and an Emmy Award from the American Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
- Q: Is 'The Book of Light' part of a larger collection of works? A: Yes, 'The Book of Light' is part of a broader collection of works by Lucille Clifton, which includes titles like 'Blessing the Boats' and 'Good Woman'.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The condition of 'The Book of Light' is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style in 'The Book of Light'? A: Readers can expect simplicity and grace in Clifton's writing style, characterized by profound emotional depth and artistic expression.
- Q: Is 'The Book of Light' suitable for readers new to poetry? A: Yes, 'The Book of Light' is suitable for both seasoned poetry readers and those new to the genre, as Clifton's work is accessible and impactful.