Street Smarts
Published on 30. April 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
56 pages
978-1-880684-27-6 (ISBN)
Description
A stunning new voice in African-American poetry, Devorah Major in street smarts explores the hardships of life in the streets, the damage that is done there, and the strategies for survival. Hers is a powerful, affirmative voice that is joyful and proud.
Reviews / Votes
."..engaging and direct...Major...has a finely tuned ear that perfectly captures the idiom of the street...Recommended." --Library Journal
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
St Paul, MN
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 141 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
100 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-880684-27-6 (9781880684276)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
devorah major is an African-American poet, novelist, essayist, and teacher. She is the current Poet Laureate of San Francisco. Among her books are Brown Glass Windows, Open Weave, and Where River Meets Ocean.