Black Buffalo Woman // An Introduction to the Poetry & Poetics of Lucille Clifton

This long-awaited and much-needed volume shines new light on one of Americas most beloved, and profound, poetsLucille Clifton.

Black Buffalo Womanis a deep, comprehensive dive into Cliftons work through the eyes of celebrated poet and scholar, Kazim Ali.

Collecting chapters of Cliftons early manuscripts, late drafts, and integrating her books of childrens literature, Alis meticulously researched volume provides a brilliant and fresh perspective on Cliftons life and work.

Various chapters examine Cliftons treatment of the body as a site of both joy and danger, spirituality, and aninterrogation of American history, politics, and popular culture. The result of Alis scholarship and care highlights a dazzling array of Cliftons poetic techniques and forms that will continue to inspire poets,readers, and Lucille Clifton fanspast, present and futurefor decades to come.

Kazim Ali’s books encompass multiple genres, including the volumes of poetryInquisition, Sky Ward, winner of the Ohioana Book Award in Poetry;The Far Mosque, winner of Alice James Books’ New England/New York Award;The Fortieth Day; All One’s Blue; and the cross-genre textsBright FelonandWind Instrument.His novels include,The Secret Room: A String Quartetand his hybrid memoirs include,Silver Road: Essays, Maps& CalligraphiesandFasting for Ramadan: Notes from a Spiritual Practice.Ali is also an accomplished translator and an editor of several anthologies and criticisms. After a career in public policy and organizing, he taught at various colleges and universities. He is currently a Professor of Comparative Literature and Creative Writing, and chair of the Department of Literature at the University of California, San Diego. His newest books areSukun: New and Selected Poems, and the novelIndian Winter.

• Publisher: BOA Editions
• Publish Date:September 24, 2024
• Pages:294
• Dimensions:6.0 X 8.9 X 1.1 inches | 0.95 pounds
• Language:English
• Type:Paperback
• EAN/UPC: 9781960145352
• BISAC Categories: Poetry, Cultural, Ethnic & Regional – African American & Black, Subjects & Themes – Culture, Race & Ethnicity