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The collection features three narrative poems that delve into travel through an African American lens, blending vivid imagery and humor. A cab ride leads to a thought-provoking conversation with a driver about space and artistic ambition. A visit to Mauritius prompts reflections on the slave trade's complex legacy. In "The Cachoeira Tales," a diverse group journeys to Bahia, sharing stories in rhymed couplets, creating a vibrant exploration of spirit, community, and cultural heritage, while echoing traditional storytelling forms.
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Cachoeira Tales and Other Poems, Marilyn Nelson
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- Cachoeira Tales and Other Poems
- Subtitle
- An Anthology of Revisionist Writings
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Marilyn Nelson
- Publisher
- Louisiana State University Press
- Publisher
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 64
- ISBN13
- 9780807130643
- Category
- Poetry, Maps and Travel
- Description
- The collection features three narrative poems that delve into travel through an African American lens, blending vivid imagery and humor. A cab ride leads to a thought-provoking conversation with a driver about space and artistic ambition. A visit to Mauritius prompts reflections on the slave trade's complex legacy. In "The Cachoeira Tales," a diverse group journeys to Bahia, sharing stories in rhymed couplets, creating a vibrant exploration of spirit, community, and cultural heritage, while echoing traditional storytelling forms.