The Collected Poems of Audre Lorde by Audre Lorde

A complete collection-over 300 poems-from one of this country's most influential poets. 'These are poems which blaze and pulse on the page.'--Adrienne Rich 'The first declaration of a black, lesbian feminist identity took place in these poems, and set the terms--beautifully, forcefully--for contemporary multicultural and pluralist debate.'--Publishers Weekly 'This is an amazing collection of poetry by . . . one of our best contemporary poets. . . . Her poems are powerful, often political, always lyrical and profoundly moving.'--Chuckanut Reader Magazine 'What a deep pleasure to encounter Audre Lorde's most potent genius . . . you will welcome the sheer accessibility and the force and beauty of this volume.'--Out Magazine