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The Venus Hottentot (English)ISBN: 9781555973926 - See 1 other editionPublisher: Graywolf Pr Format: Paperback Published Date: December 2003 MSRP: $14.00 Synopsis: This remarkable debut quickly establishes Elizabeth Alexander as one of the most vivid, compelling voices in modern poetry. The title poem is a reference to Saartjie "Sara" Baartman, an African woman who was paraded through 19th century Europe as a circus sideshow. Written p... read more This remarkable debut quickly establishes Elizabeth Alexander as one of the most vivid, compelling voices in modern poetry. The title poem is a reference to Saartjie "Sara" Baartman, an African woman who was paraded through 19th century Europe as a circus sideshow. Written primarily in Baartman's voice, the poem reaches deep into the heart of history and unveils the horror and hatred of oppression and exhibition, which continue to pulse beneath our societal surface. The other poems explore African-American history and culture, using clear, concise imagery to convey the struggles overcome and the challenges ahead. minimize
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