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the new black (Wesleyan Poetry Series),Used
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A profound and uplifting meditation on the meanings of race and belonging in AmericaWinner of the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award (2012)Smart, grounded, and lyrical, Evie Shockley's the new black integrates powerful ideas about 'blackness,' past and present, through the medium of beautifully crafted verse. the new black sees our racial past inevitably shaping our contemporary moment, but struggles to remember and reckon with the impact of generational shifts: what seemed impossible to people not many years agofor example, the election of an African American presidentwill have always been a part of the world of children born in the new millennium. All of the poems here, whether sonnet, mesostic, or deconstructed blues, exhibit a formal flair. They speak to the changes we have experienced as a society in the last few decadeschanges that often challenge our past strategies for resisting racism and, for African Americans, ways of relating to one another. The poems embrace a formal ambiguity that echoes the uncertainty these shifts produce, while reveling in language play that enables readers to 'laugh to keep from crying.' They move through nostalgia, even as they insist on being alive to the present and point longingly towards possible futures. Check for the online reader's companion at http://http://thenewblack.site.wesleyan.edu.
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- Q: What themes are explored in 'the new black' by Evie Shockley? A: The book explores themes of race, belonging, and the impact of generational shifts in America, highlighting how past racial experiences shape contemporary society.
- Q: How many pages does 'the new black' have? A: 'the new black' contains 128 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'the new black' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of 'the new black'? A: The author of 'the new black' is Evie Shockley.
- Q: When was 'the new black' published? A: 'the new black' was published on March 15, 2012.
- Q: Is 'the new black' an illustrated edition? A: 'the new black' is an illustrated edition.
- Q: What is the condition of the book upon purchase? A: The book is sold in new condition.
- Q: What category does 'the new black' fall under? A: 'the new black' is categorized under Black & African American literature.
- Q: Where can I find more information about 'the new black'? A: Additional information and online resources can be found at the official companion site: http://thenewblack.site.wesleyan.edu.
- Q: What type of poetry is featured in 'the new black'? A: 'the new black' features various forms of poetry, including sonnets, mesostics, and deconstructed blues.