Cover of Ain't I a Woman! A Book of Women's Poetry from Around the World

Ain't I a Woman! A Book of Women's Poetry from Around the World

One hundred and fifty poems from around the world and across the ages cover themes of motherhood and youth, race and loss, sex and love. Featured writers include Maya Angelou, Alice Walker, Sappho, Audre Lorde, Nikki Giovanni, and Marge Piercy.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 195 pages

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