Citizen : An American Lyric
Minneapolis, MN: Graywolf Press, 2014. Later printing. Illustrated white wraps (paperback). 169, [5] pp. Fine. Item #245198
POETRY, CRITICISM, AND THE WEIGHT OF THE EVERYDAY
Few books blur the boundaries between poetry and cultural criticism as powerfully as Claudia Rankine’s Citizen: An American Lyric. Combining lyric poetry, essay, and visual art, Rankine examines the accumulated weight of racism––from everyday encounters to the public spectacles of sports and media. Its accolades reflect that remarkable range: Citizen became the first book nominated in two categories at the National Book Critics Circle Awards, winning for poetry while also placing as a finalist in criticism. A National Book Award finalist and winner of the PEN Open Book Award, it is an intimate, unflinching examination of race and belonging in America.
This early printing is signed and dated by Rankine on title page.
Price: $125.00