With a powerful introduction by Ross Gay and a moving afterword by Sidney Clifton, this special anniversary edition of The Book of Light offers new meditations and insights on one of the most beloved voices of the 20th century.Though The Book of Lightopens with thirtynine names for light, we soon learn the most meaningful name is Lucilledaughter, mother, proud Black woman. Known for her ability to convey multitudes in few words, Clifton writes into the shadowsher fathers violations, a Black neighborhood bombed, death, lossall while illuminating the full spectrum of human emotion grief and celebration, anger and joy, empowerment and so much grace.A meeting place of myth and the Divine, The Book of Light exists "between starshine and clay" as Cliftons personas allow us to bear the worlds weight with Atlas and witness conversations between Lucifer and God. While names and dates mark this text as a social commentary responding to her time, it is haunting how easily this collection serves as a political palimpsest of today. We leave these poems inspiredClifton shows us Superman is not our hero. Our hero is the Black female narrator who decides to live. And what a life she creates! Wont you celebrate with me?

Binding: Paperback;96 pages; Publisher: Copper Canyon Press; Classification: DC; Weight: 396 g; Dimensions: 157 x 237 x 15

Something not quite right? You have 21 days from the day you receive it, to send something back.

Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.

Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.

Click here to view our full Returns Policy.