Lucille clifton is a passionate, mercurial writer, by turns angry, prophetic, compassionate, shrewd, sensuous, vulnerable, and funny. Poems and a memoir 19691980 and twoheaded woman, both nominated for the pulitzer prize. A wonderful book to serve as an introduction to one of americans premiere poets. The book of light by lucille clifton 502 ratings, 4.
Lucille clifton was born in depew, new york in 1936, and educated at the state university of new york at fredonia and at howard university. The book of light, by lucille clifton by calvin poetry foundation. She studied at howard university, before transferring to suny fredonia, near her hometown. Lucille clifton has published ten books of poetry, including blessing the boats, winner of the national book award in 2000, the book of light. The book of light by lucille clifton i found lucille clifton s the book of light interesting, moving, and thoughtprovoking. Lucille clifton with quincy troupe, 21 may 1996 youtube. Lucille clifton s book of light manages to convey some of the joy of the author. The book of light by lucille clifton copper canyon press. Lucille clifton was born in 1936 in depew, new york, and grew up in buffalo. Lucille clifton 19362010 published numerous poetry collections, including the national book award winner blessing the boats and the terrible stories, nominated for the national book award, as well as good woman.
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