Blacks

Blacks by Brooks, Gwendolyn. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780883781050.

Here is a necessary collection of poetry for admirers of words and treasurers of literary beauty. Spanning more than 30 years, this collection of literary masterpieces by the venerable Ms. Gwendolyn Brooks, arguably Illinois most beloved Poet Laureate and Chicagos elder black literary stateswoman, ""Blacks"" includes all of Ms. Brooks critically acclaimed writings. Within its covers is the groundbreaking ""Annie Allen,"" which earned her the Pulitzer Prize in 1950. There is also the sweepingly beautiful and finely crafted ""A Street in Bronzeville,"" a highly anticipated and lauded poetic treasure that spoke volumes for this great poets love of black people, Chicagos Black community, and even the community of the world. ""Blacks"" includes a special treat, ""Maud Martha,"" Brooks only novel.