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Poetry Is Not a Luxury

Audre Lorde
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Poetry Is Not a Luxury

Nonfiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1977

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Audre Lorde

Poetry Is Not a Luxury

Nonfiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1977
Book Details
Format

Poem • Nonfiction

Genre
Education
Setting

1970s

Topic
Gender & Feminism

Education

Social Justice
Publication Year

1977

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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In her essay "Poetry Is Not a Luxury," Audre Lorde explores how poetry serves as a vital tool for marginalized individuals, enabling them to express deep-seated emotions and visions. Lorde argues that poetry empowers people by providing a means to articulate the unspoken and transform experiences into a force for change.

Inspirational

Contemplative

Emotional

Book Details
Format

Poem • Nonfiction

Genre
Education
Setting

1970s

Topic
Gender & Feminism

Education

Social Justice
Publication Year

1977

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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