Black Buffalo Woman: An Introduction to the Poetry & Poetics of Lucille Clifton

This long-awaited and much-needed volume shines new light on one of America's most beloved, and profound, poets--Lucille Clifton.

Black Buffalo Woman is a deep, comprehensive dive into Clifton's work through the eyes of celebrated poet and scholar, Kazim Ali.

Collecting chapters of Clifton's early manuscripts, late drafts, and integrating her books of children's literature, Ali's meticulously researched volume provides a brilliant and fresh perspective on Clifton's life and work.

Various chapters examine Clifton's treatment of the body as a site of both joy and danger, spirituality, and an interrogation of American history, politics, and popular culture. The result of Ali's scholarship and care highlights a dazzling array of Clifton's poetic techniques and forms that will continue to inspire poets, readers, and Lucille Clifton fans--past, present and future--for decades to come.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: BOA Editions
Published: 09/24/2024
ISBN: 9781960145352
Pages: 294
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.10d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 07/15/2024