About the Book

The complete early work of the renowned African-American poet.

 “Nikki Giovanni is one of our national treasures.”—Gloria Naylor

This omnibus includes her first seven volumes of poetry from her early years, 1967 to 1983: Black Feeling Black Talk; Black Judgement; Re: Creation; My House; The Women and the Men; Cotton Candy on a Rainy Day; and Those Who Ride the Night Winds. A timeless classic, it is both a reflection of the changes in her own life and an evocation of a nation’s past and its present.

Critical Praise

“One of the finest poets of our time. . . Her work still resonates.” — Ebony

“Fiery yet personal . . . an ample and diligent introduction, chronology and notes to individual works.” — Publishers Weekly

“Wise and mischievous, Giovanni is a must-read at every stage if her happily, still growing oeuvre.” — Booklist

“What a powerful first impression she made. This collection of early work is an excellent reminder.” — Library Journal

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Resources

• Sample Embed

Product Details

• ISBN: 9780060724290
• ISBN 10: 0060724293
• Imprint: William Morrow
• On Sale: 01/23/2007
• Pages: 512
• List Price:19.99 CAD
• BISAC1 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Cultural, Ethnic & Regional / African American & Black
• BISAC2 : POETRY / Women Authors
• BISAC3 : POETRY / American / African American

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  Love Poems Vinyl Edition + MP3

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