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The Beacon Best of 1999 captures the essence of a pivotal year as we approach the millennium, offering sketches of what we cherish and wish to pass on. This collection features stories, poems, and essays that reflect on our shared experiences and aspirations. Compiled by acclaimed playwright and poet Ntozake Shange, it showcases the voices of notable authors such as Dorothy Allison, Junot Díaz, Rita Dove, and Louise Erdrich, alongside emerging talents like Touré and Reetika Vazirani. The anthology presents a rich tapestry of poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction from the past year, inviting readers to explore diverse narratives. Contributors delve into themes of courage, brotherhood, and beauty, illuminating the life of boxer Jack Johnson, the raw emotions surrounding a child's death due to gang violence, and the intricacies of a love affair in New Delhi. This alternative literary annual challenges conventions, encouraging readers to see the world through fresh perspectives, where the unexpected is embraced and celebrated.
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Beacon Anthology: The Beacon Best of 1999, Ntozake Shange
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2000
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- Untertitel
- Creative Writing by Women and Men of All Colors
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Ntozake Shange
- Verlag
- Beacon Press
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2000
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 324
- ISBN10
- 0807062219
- ISBN13
- 9780807062210
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Sachbücher, Belletristik, Sozialwissenschaften, Wahre Geschichten, Krimi & Thriller, Romantik, Fantasy, Historische Romane, Psychologische Thematik, Krimi, Philosophisches Thema, Handbücher und Anleitungen, Liebe, Spiritualität, Kurzgeschichten, USA, Meinungsjournalismus, Übernatürliche Phänomene, Schule, Bildung, Soziologie, Gesellschaft, Führer, Feminismus, Linguistik, Romantasy, Literarische Kritik, Schreiben, Kultur, Rasse, Rassismus, Folklore, Volkskultur, Beschäftigung, Soziale Gerechtigkeit, Americana
- Beschreibung
- The Beacon Best of 1999 captures the essence of a pivotal year as we approach the millennium, offering sketches of what we cherish and wish to pass on. This collection features stories, poems, and essays that reflect on our shared experiences and aspirations. Compiled by acclaimed playwright and poet Ntozake Shange, it showcases the voices of notable authors such as Dorothy Allison, Junot Díaz, Rita Dove, and Louise Erdrich, alongside emerging talents like Touré and Reetika Vazirani. The anthology presents a rich tapestry of poetry, short fiction, and creative nonfiction from the past year, inviting readers to explore diverse narratives. Contributors delve into themes of courage, brotherhood, and beauty, illuminating the life of boxer Jack Johnson, the raw emotions surrounding a child's death due to gang violence, and the intricacies of a love affair in New Delhi. This alternative literary annual challenges conventions, encouraging readers to see the world through fresh perspectives, where the unexpected is embraced and celebrated.