Diesen Gedichtband hat die Afroamerikanische Autorin, die trotz ihrer jungen Jahre schon als eine der großen Dichterinnen der USA gilt, ihrem Vater gewidmet. Dieser war als Wissenschaftler an der Konstruktion des Hubble-Teleskops beteiligt. Es sind zugreifende, sinnliche Gedichte, die sich dem zeitgenössischen Amerika kritisch stellen. Bei aller Eleganz sind ihnen auch sprachkritische Züge zu eigen. Smith hinterfragt die weltbeherrschende Macht der Sprachfügungen und Setzungen, Religion, Wissenschaft und Kunst.
Tracy Smith Bücher
Tracy K. Smith ist eine gefeierte Dichterin, deren Werk tiefgründig Themen wie Erinnerung, Identität und die menschliche Erfahrung erforscht. Ihre Poesie zeichnet sich durch einen scharfen Blick für die Welt, einen ausgeprägten Rhythmus und evokative Bilder aus. Smith versucht in ihren Schriften, die komplexen Beziehungen zwischen Vergangenheit und Gegenwart, dem Persönlichen und dem Kollektiven zu untersuchen. Ihre Gedichte laden die Leser ein, über ihre eigene Existenz und ihren Platz im Universum nachzudenken.
First Lady of Jamestown
A YA Historical Fiction Novel Based on the Life and Adventures of Anne Burras, the First Englishwoman to Survive the New World
- 292 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
Set in 17th Century Jamestown, the narrative follows Anne Burras, who becomes the only woman among a sea of men after a personal tragedy. Faced with the daunting task of building a new life in a harsh and unforgiving environment, she navigates the complexities of her culture and gender. Her journey encompasses love, loss, and resilience, showcasing her unwavering determination and strength in overcoming adversity. Anne's inspiring story highlights the grit required to survive and thrive in the early days of the Virginia colony.
All about Ginkgo Biloba
- 96 Seiten
- 4 Lesestunden
You've probably come across the term FAQs--which stands for Frequently Asked Questions. Avery's FAQs All About Health series deals with the most commonly asked questions about specific health topics with regards to alternative therapies, nutrition, supplementation, herbal remedies, and disease state management. The books are primers that provide basic introductions. Many health books overwhelm people with too much detail and information on the politics of nutrition. FAQs books answer your questions simply and to the point.
You are pure appetite. I am pureAppetite. You are a phantomIn that far-off city where daylightClimbs cathedral walls, stone by stolen stone.--from "Self-Portrait as the Letter Y"Confronting loss, historical intersections with race and family, and the threshold between childhood and adulthood, Smith gathers courage and direction from the many disparate selves encountered in these poems, until, as she writes, "I was anyone I wanted to be."
My Sunday Best
- 42 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
My Sunday Best captures the essence of the Sunday worship experience past, and present, for young children waiting for Sunday morning to don their best clothes to wear to church. Waking up to lace dresses, new suits, and shiny new shoes bring joy and excitement for church morning preparation. Seeing Grandma in church with her flamboyant hat, wondering if she has treasures of chewing gum and candy for them. Children wanting to play after church as the adults socialize and finally, the anticipation of a big Sunday dinner after church.