June Jordan
Author
Publisher
Alice James Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Poet, activist, and essayist June Jordan is a prolific, significant American writer who pushed the limits of political vision and moral witness, traversing a career of over forty years. With poetry, prose, letters, and more, this reader is a key resource for understanding the scope, complexity, and novelty of this pioneering Black American writer"--
Author
Publisher
Copper Canyon Press
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Now in paperback, Directed by Desire is the definitive overview of June Jordan's -poetry. Collecting the finest work from Jordan's ten volumes, as well as dozens of "last poems" that were never published in Jordan's lifetime, these more than six hundred pages overflow with intimate lyricism, elegance, fury, meditative solos, and dazzling vernacular riffs. As Adrienne Rich writes in her introduction, June Jordan "wanted her readers, listeners, students,...
5) Passion
Author
Publisher
Copper Canyon Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"After decades out of print, Passion-one of June Jordan's most important collections-has returned to readers. Originally entitled, Passion: new poems, 1977-1980, this volume holds key works including "Poem About My Rights," "Poem About Police Violence," "Free Flight," and an essay by the poet, "For the Sake of the People's Poetry: Walt Whitman and the Rest of Us." June Jordan was a fierce advocate for the safety and humanity of women and Black people,...
Author
Publisher
Basic Civitas Books
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
With Soldier, world-renowned poet June Jordan presents a deeply personal memoir of her formative years in post-World War II Harlem, where she was raised the daughter of dirt-poor West Indian immigrants. June's first 12 years were at turns peaceful and tumultuous, sowing all the seeds of her later poetry.
16) Classic musicals
Series
Publisher
Mill Creek Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Dance! Sing! Jump for joy with this marvelous collection featuring 50 of the most delightful movie musicals from Hollywood's golden era. This magical set offers hours of harmonious entertainment from the biggest stars of the stage and screen. --Container.