Synopsis
Here is a necessary collection of poetry for admirers of words and treasurers of literary beauty. Spanning more than 30 years, this collection of literary masterpieces by the venerable Ms. Gwendolyn Brooks, arguably Illinois' most beloved Poet Laureate and Chicago's elder black literary stateswoman, ""Blacks"" includes all of Ms. Brooks' critically acclaimed writings. Within its covers is the groundbreaking ""Annie Allen,"" which earned her the Pulitzer Prize in 1950. There is also the sweepingly beautiful and finely crafted ""A Street in Bronzeville,"" a highly anticipated and lauded poetic treasure that spoke volumes for this great poet's love of black people, Chicago's Black community, and even the community of the world. ""Blacks"" includes a special treat, ""Maud Martha,"" Brooks' only novel.
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Gwendolyn Brooks was the first African American to receive a Pulitzer Prize (1950). She was also the poetry consultant for the Library of Congress and the Poet Laureate of Illinois.
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Condition: good. Book is considered to be in good or better condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Hard cover books may show signs of wear on the spine, cover or dust jacket. Paperback book may show signs of wear on spine or cover as well as having a slight bend, curve or creasing to it. Book should have minimal to no writing inside and no highlighting. Pages should be free of tears or creasing. Stickers should not be present on cover or elsewhere, and any CD or DVD expected with the book is included. Book is not a former library copy. Seller Inventory # SEWV.0883781050.G
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Seller: Fables Books, Goshen, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: acceptable. Second printing, 1992. Significant shelf, storage or usage wear present that does not affect the readability of the book. A former library book with all the expected stamps, stickers and markings. The pages appear unmarked. Staining on the page edges. Hinges are intact. The binding is intact and all pages are present. Pictures available upon request. Individually inspected by Shay. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller! Seller Inventory # FBV.0883781050.A
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Condition: good. This book is in Good condition. There may be some notes and highligting but otherwise the book is in overall good condition. Seller Inventory # BCV.0883781050.G
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8Vo Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Eighth Printing. 512pp. Unmarked interior with firm binding and only minor wear to covers. Slight upcurl throuhg fore edge. Remainder marked upper edge of text block. Seller Inventory # 67217
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Seller: MyLibraryMarket, Waynesville, OH, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. ***Please Read*** Fifth Printing 1991 - Some underlining and notes on text - My shelf location - 57-c-29*. Seller Inventory # 241209023