Jayne C Cortez

Great collection of Jayne Cortez's early poetry, from the early 70s to the early 80s. Contains selections from the books Scarification, Mouth on Paper, and Firespitter.Her poetry is rhythmic, vernacular, surreal, political, honest. This is what spoken word ought to sound like.

Poetry. LGBT Studies. Limited Edition. In this special series of eight perfect-bound books, each book is an anthology and a conversation between the guest curator and the elder(s) she hosts. In ELDERS SERIES #7, Cara Benson hosts Jayne Cortez and Anne Waldman.Belladonna* has featured over 150 writer...

Poetry. African American Studies. "If you haven't read Jayne Cortez you're missing some of the best that life has to offer. Here is always a compelling voice of fire and freedom. Her surrealism-the hottest on record. If you think you're a revolutionary, read Jayne Cortez and you'll be ten times more...

Letters to America features the work of poets who have had the courage to write about race with honesty and passion. Speakign from the experience of Black, Native American, Asian, Arabic, Indian, Hispanic, and white culture, their diverse voices unite in a dialogue of poems which acknowledge and cel...

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Poetry. African American Studies. Jayne Cortez is the author of eleven books of poetry and performer of her poems with music on nine recordings. Her voice is celebrated for its political, surrealistic, dynamic innovations in lyricism, and visceral sound. Cortez has presented her work and ideas at un...

A collection of works by Neal, who was a leader in the Black Arts Movement during the 1960s and 1970s.

Collection by acclaimed African-American poet. Drawings by Mel Edwards.