Dog Road Woman

AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF HEDGE COKE PRESENTED IN HER DEBUT COLLECTION OF POEMS.

In her debut collection of poems, which received the American Book Award in 1998, Allison Adelle Hedge Coke presents an autobiographical sketch of a contemporary life. These poems recount surviving diaspora, domestic violence, racism, and an extraordinary number of challenges. By drawing upon a variety of poetic and prosaic forms, Hedge Coke simulates and transforms the rhythms and sounds of her people. She weaves the shapes and patterns of her heritage into a magnificent tapestry of prayer, story, and song. Dog Road Woman is a sublime presentation of the strength, beauty, and spirit of the nations.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Coffee House Press
Published: 04/01/1997
ISBN: 9781566890618
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.96h x 6.03w x 0.37d