leadbelly by Tyehimba Jess
National Poetry Series winner makes compelling poetry from the tumultuous life of blues singer Leadbelly.
Tyehimba Jess' numerous awards include an NEA Literature Fellowship, a Winter Fellowship at the Fine Arts Work Center, and the 2001 Gwendolyn Brooks Open Mic Poetry Award. A native of Detroit, Jess is a proud alumni of the Chicago Green Mill Slam teams and Cave Canem. His book, African American Pride, was published by Citadel Press in 2003.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780974635330 |
| ISBN 10 | 0974635332 |
| Title | leadbelly |
| Author | Tyehimba Jess |
| Series | National Poetry Series |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Wave Books |
| Year published | 2005-10-20 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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