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‘I am Black because I come from the earth’s inside now take my word for jewel in the open light.’ 

Impassioned and profound, the poems in Coal showcase Audre Lorde in all her dazzling elegance and multiplicity. Mournful, celebratory, politically conscious, this early collection is a testament to Lorde’s beloved and hugely influential lyric voice, which faithfully captures the complex interiority of the self. These timeless poems resonate down the years.

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Publication: 17 Apr 2025, Penguin 
ISBN: 9780241752418
Extent: 128 pages

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Coal by Audre Lorde

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        ‘I am Black because I come from the earth’s inside now take my word for jewel in the open light.’ 

        Impassioned and profound, the poems in Coal showcase Audre Lorde in all her dazzling elegance and multiplicity. Mournful, celebratory, politically conscious, this early collection is a testament to Lorde’s beloved and hugely influential lyric voice, which faithfully captures the complex interiority of the self. These timeless poems resonate down the years.

        Paperback
        Publication: 17 Apr 2025, Penguin 
        ISBN: 9780241752418
        Extent: 128 pages

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