Art of work : the art and life of Haki R. Madhubuti / Lita Hooper.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hooper, Lita.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Madhubuti, Haki R., 1942---Criticism and interpretation.

Madhubuti, Haki R.

Madhubuti, Haki R., 1942-.

African American poets--Criticism and interpretation.

African American poets.

American poetry--African American authors--History and criticism.

American poetry.

American poetry--African American authors.

Black Arts movement.

Criticism and interpretation.

Physical Description:

xvii, 109 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : Third World Press, [2007]

Summary:

Art of Work: The Art and Life of Haki R. Madhubuti details the life experiences and literary contributions of one of the most prolific American writers alive today. The book spans Madhubuti's life, highlighting his personal choices as a political activist, writer, educator, and husband, and maintains that Madhubuti, more than most of his contemporaries, successfully transformed from reactionary to modern-day visionary, still challenging the status quo in pursuit of justice and peace. With the publication of this text, Dr. Lita Hooper covers new ground that had not been previously explored in Madhubuti's work.

Contents:

Chapter 1 The Pioneer and Positive Prophet 3

Chapter 2 The Poetry of Empowerment 17

Chapter 3 Toward a Theoretical Approach: The Essays 41

Chapter 4 Personal Choices 57

Chapter 5 The Interview 63.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 107-109).

ISBN:

9780883782552

0883782553

OCLC:

87736109