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Book Synopsis: Presenting the essential writings of black lesbian poet and feminist writer Audre Lorde, Sister Outsider celebrates an influential voice in twentieth-century literature. “[Lorde's] works will be important to those truly interested in growing up sensitive, intelligent, and aware.”—The New York Times
In this charged collection of fifteen essays and speeches, Lorde takes on sexism, racism, ageism, homophobia, and class, and propounds social difference as a vehicle for action and change. Her prose is incisive, unflinching, and lyrical, reflecting struggle but ultimately offering messages of hope.
This commemorative edition includes a new foreword by Lorde-scholar and poet Cheryl Clarke, who celebrates the ways in which Lorde's philosophies resonate more than twenty years after they were first published. These landmark writings are, in Lorde's own words, a call to “never close our eyes to the terror, to the chaos which is Black which is creative which is female which is dark which is rejected which is messy which is . . . ”
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Experience the powerful and influential writings of Audre Lorde with Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches. This exceptional book is a celebration of Lorde's voice, making it an essential read for anyone interested in twentieth-century literature. As noted by The New York Times, Lorde's works are crucial for those who want to grow up sensitive, intelligent, and aware.
Within this collection of fifteen essays and speeches, Lorde fearlessly tackles issues such as sexism, racism, ageism, homophobia, and class. By embracing social difference as a catalyst for action and change, she leaves an indelible impact on her readers. Lorde's prose is incredibly sharp, honest, and poetic, showcasing not only her struggles but also offering messages of hope and resilience.
With this commemorative edition, readers can delve into Lorde's profound insights while enjoying a new foreword by respected Lorde-scholar and poet Cheryl Clarke. Clarke eloquently highlights the continued relevance and resonance of Lorde's ideologies more than twenty years after their initial publication.
Don't miss out on these groundbreaking writings that Lorde herself described as a call to never turn a blind eye to the chaos, creativity, and rejection that embodies the Black experience, the female experience, and the messy, beautiful facets of our world. Immerse yourself in the profound wisdom of Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches, available now.
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