Weather Reports: New and Selected Poems

by Quincy Troupe

New York:: Harlem River Press,, 1991.. Fine in a near fine dustjacket (light edgewear to dj.). First printing. The relatively uncommon hardcover issue of this collection by this award-winning African American poet and writer, who was chosen poet laureate of California and resigned that position amidst controversy. SIGNED on the title page by the author.

Genres: Poetry

177 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

Quincy Thomas Troupe, Jr. is an American poet, editor, journalist and professor emeritus at the University of California, San Diego, in La Jolla, California. He is best known as the biographer of Miles Davis, the jazz musician.

Reviews

[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

First, I must admit that I am biased. Mr. Troupe was my professor years ago. I attended many of his poetry readings. My one regret is not enrolling in one of his poetry writing courses. I haven't heard any of his poetic intepretations in nearly 2 decades, but I still love to read his work. As I read his poetry, I can better appreciate the cadence of langauge. I have loved poetry since I was child, but Mr. Troupe's work was the catalyst for my appreciation of the power of language.

[Ryan · Rating 3 out of 5]

An impressive selection.

[Evie Lucas · Rating 4 out of 5]

not perfect by any means but the love for the world and for each word written in this book is so moving to read. I pick this up when I've lost sight of those things