Faster Than Light

Faster Than Light features a rich tapestry of voices and characters, weaving together diverse experiences across time and geography. Through traditional poetic forms, Marilyn Nelson presents a collection of her new and uncollected poems, alongside selections from her lyric histories that celebrate eighteenth-, nineteenth-, and twentieth-century African American individuals and communities. The work highlights the depth and breadth of African American experiences, showcasing Nelson's unique ability to connect past and present through poetry.