Selected Works

by Angelina Weld Grimké, Carolivia Herron (Editor)

Centered around the themes of death, women as objects of desire, lost love, motherhood, and children, the poems in this selection offer insight into the work of this well-known abolitionist and advocate of women's rights. Including Grimke's prose and drama, which often focus on lynching, this volume sheds new light on a perspective characterized by the African American experience of racial pride and the reaction against racist acts.

Genres: Poetry, Literature, Classics, Anti Racist, LGBT, Queer

496 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

American journalist, teacher, playwright and poet who came to prominence during the Harlem Renaissance. She was one of the first women of color to have a play publicly performed.

Not to be confused with her great-aunt Angelina Emily Grimké, an abolitionist author.

Reviews

[Valentina Vapaux · Rating 4 out of 5]

black lesbian love poetry from harlem renaissance in new york city… what more need I say

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

5 stars for the short stories. 4 stars for the non fiction. 3 stars for the play. 1 star for the poetry.

[bk · Rating 5 out of 5]

lesbians: you ever fall in love with a dead poet? hoo boy. you will now.