The Entrant: An Anthology of Poems
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Rating | : | 4.59 (836 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1425159346 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 108 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2014-01-12 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Black Power Days marks the poet’s involvement in the Black Power movement of the early seventies in Trinidad and Tobago, underpinned by his role as cultural officer of the National Joint Action Committee (NJAC) to which reference is made in the poem, From the Palais, in the section Transition. Insights into his experiences as a Catholic student priest at the Archdiocesan seminary in the sixties, experiences as a black power activist and his involvement in African based spiritual practices during the early seventies, his recommitment to Christ as the central figure of his life in the mid-seventies and onwards are captured in this anthology. In Christ celebrates the poet’s recommitment to the Lord of his life.. Transiti
"excellent book!" according to Joel. This is a tremendous piece of writing by the author who brings the reader into his personal space in a most poetic way. Recommended reading for all literature lovers.