Watch Your Language: Visual and Literary Reflections on a Century of American Poetry

Are you ready to embark on a literary journey that will captivate your imagination and expand your understanding of American poetry? Introducing "Watch Your Language: Visual and Literary Reflections on a Century of American Poetry" - a dazzling collection of graphic reviews and illustrated prose by the National Book Award-winning author, Terrance Hayes.

Get ready to be mesmerized by Hayes's in-depth contemplations of personal, canonical, and allegorical literary development. Through his thought-provoking micro-essays, graphic book reviews, biographical prose poems, and nonfiction sketches, Hayes presents a lyrical geography of reading and influence in poetry. This is not just a book but a poetic guidebook that will challenge your perception and inspire your own creative exploration.

Experience the power of African American poets who have been canonized, overlooked, and forgotten. Hayes sheds light on their contributions, bringing them to the forefront of our literary consciousness. As Toni Morrison once said, "I want to draw a map, so to speak, of a critical geography," and this book does just that. It expands the landscape of literary imagination and invites you to participate in this act of watching your language.

But Watch Your Language is more than just words on a page. Hayes's astonishing drawings and essays enrich the reading experience, serving as visual companions that bring his routes, roots, and wanderings through the contemporary poetry landscape to life. Immerse yourself in this verbal and visual feast that defies genres.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to delve into the last century of American poetry. Unleash your own creativity and gain a deeper appreciation for the art form that has shaped our culture. Join Terrance Hayes on this literary adventure and order your copy of Watch Your Language today!