Countee Cullen

Broschiertes Buch

Color

Beschreibung

Rediscover the timeless beauty of "Color" by Countee Cullen, a masterpiece that has been out of print for decades and is now lovingly republished by Alpha Editions. This restored edition is not just a reprint; it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure, made available for today s and future generations to cherish. Dive into Cullen s evocative world, where each poem is a vivid tapestry of emotion, exploring themes of identity, race, and the human experience with unparalleled grace and depth. "Color" stands as a beacon of the Harlem Renaissance, capturing the essence of an era while resonating with the universal truths of love, pain, and hope. This edition is a must-have for both casual readers and collectors of classic literature, offering a unique glimpse into the soul of one of America s most profound poets. Let Cullen s words inspire and move you, as they have for generations past. Embrace this opportunity to own a piece of literary history, beautifully restored for your collection.

Autor

Countee Cullen (1903-1946) was an American poet, novelist, and playwright. In his youth, Cullen moved frequently with his mother Elizabeth Thomas Lucas before settling in Harlem at the age of nine, where he was raised by his grandmother Amanda Porter. In 1917, following her death, he was adopted by Reverend Frederick A. Cullen of Salem Methodist Episcopal Church, who led the largest congregation in Harlem and would later become president of the local NAACP chapter. He excelled in high school, graduating with honors to enroll at NYU, where he gained a reputation as a prize-winning poet whose works appeared in Harper's, Crisis, and Poetry. In 1925, he went to Harvard for a masters in English just as his first collection, Color (1925), was published to popular and critical acclaim. He graduated in 1926, after which he published two more collections-The Ballad of the Brown Girl (1927) and Copper Sun (1927)-cementing his reputation as a leading writer of the Harlem Renaissance. Cullen was known for his friendly and professional associations with such figures as Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes, and Alain Locke, defining artists and intellectuals of their generation. Throughout his life, Cullen struggled with his sexuality and shy demeanor, pursuing relationships with men and women alike. He received a 1928 Guggenheim Fellowship, using it to write The Black Christ and Other Poems, a controversial collection for its comparison of the crucifixion to the lynching of black Americans. Despite the backlash, he continued to write and publish for the next two decades, turning to plays and children's fiction at the end of his career and, at one point, mentoring a young James Baldwin. His translation of Euripides' tragedy Medea is considered the first of its kind by a black American writer. Often overshadowed by his more outspoken peers, Cullen's legacy is that of a master of traditional poetic forms who used his voice and tremendous intellect to uplift and examine the lives of all African Americans.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Seitenzahl: 64
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. April 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 108g
• ISBN-13: 9789368396031
• ISBN-10: 9368396035
• Artikelnr.: 74114031