Where River Meets Ocean
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Where River Meets Ocean
By (Author) devorah major
City Lights Books
City Lights Books
19th January 2004
United States
Classifications
Physical Properties
Paperback
104
Width 124mm, Height 175mm, Spine 7mm
99g
Description
This collection of poetry begins with the poets inaugural address as Laureate of San Francisco, a sparkling essay that shows how poetry can please and empower. Strong, introspective and caring, majors poems capture the challenge and joy of being an artist, as they survey the political and social landscapes of one of Americas favorite cities.
"A visionary of hope, with a heart big enough to embrace every neighborhood, street and alley in this magical and -poetical city. Here is a poet who shoots straight as Cupids arrow. Zing! Right to the heart."Alejandro Murgua
devorah major is a poet, novelist, and essayist who has published prize-winning works of fiction and poetry. Among her books are Open Weave,Brown Glass Windows, and Street Smarts. She lives in San Francisco and works as an editor and arts administrator.
Author Bio
devorah major is an African-American poet, novelist, essayist, and teacher. She is the current Poet Laureate of San Francisco. Among her books Brown Glass Windows, Open Weave, street smarts, and Where River Meets Ocean.
