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Walking Back Up Depot Street (Pitt Poetry Series),Used
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Selected as ForeWord Magazines 1999 Gay/Lesbian Book of the YearIn Pratt's fourth volume of poems, Walking Back Up Depot Street, we are led by powerful images into what is both a story of the segregated rural South and the story of a white woman named Beatrice who is leaving that home for the postindustrial North. Beatrice searches for the truth behind the public storythe official historyof the land of her childhood. She struggles to free herself from the lies she was taught while growing upand she finds the other people who are also on this journey.In these dramatically multivocal narrative poems, we hear the words and rhythms of Bible Belt preachers, AfricanAmerican blues and hillbilly gospel singers, and sharecropper country women and urban lesbians. We hear the testimony of freed slaves and white abolitionists speaking against Klan violence, fragments of speeches by union organizers and mill workers, and snatches of songs from those who marched on the road to Selma. Beatrice walks back into the past and finds the history of resistance that she has never been taught; she listens to her fellow travelers as they all get ready to create the future.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Walking Back Up Depot Street'? A: The main theme of 'Walking Back Up Depot Street' revolves around the journey of a white woman named Beatrice as she navigates her past in the segregated rural South and her quest for truth amid the official history of her childhood.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Walking Back Up Depot Street' is Minnie Bruce Pratt.
- Q: What type of poetry is featured in this collection? A: This collection features dramatically multivocal narrative poems that incorporate diverse voices, including Bible Belt preachers, blues and gospel singers, and testimonies from historical figures related to resistance and social justice.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 88 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Walking Back Up Depot Street'? A: The book was published on March 11, 1999.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all readers? A: While the book addresses themes of social justice and personal identity, it is particularly relevant for readers interested in LGBTQ+ literature, history, and the complexities of rural Southern life.
- Q: What condition is the used copy of this book in? A: The used copy of 'Walking Back Up Depot Street' is in good condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'Walking Back Up Depot Street'.
- Q: What makes this book significant in literature? A: This book was selected as ForeWord Magazine’s 1999 Gay/Lesbian Book of the Year, highlighting its significance in LGBTQ+ literature and its exploration of complex social themes.