Copper Sun

Countee Cullen was a prominent poet during the Harlem Renaissance. Copper Sun features over fifty poems exploring the emotional consequences of race, religion, and sexuality during Jazz Age America. Includes 17 Art Deco illustrations.

About the author

Countee Cullen (1903-1946) was a poet, playwright, novelist, and leading figure in the Harlem Renaissance. A graduate of both Harvard University and  and New York University, Copper Sun is his second poetry collection, focusing on Cullen's experiences as a black, Christian, bisexual man in the 1920s and 30s.  His poems are accompanied by sixteen contemporary Art-Deco illustrations by Charles Cullen (no relation).

Summary

A collection of over 50 poems covering a variety of themes from Cullen's life and the Harlem Renaissance at large, ranging from religion, sexuality, and race. The poems are accompanied by sixteen beautiful Art Deco illustrations from the original publication by Charles Cullen (no relation to the poet).

Foreword

Moving, eloquent, and poignant poetry covering race, sexuality, and religion, from a hundred years ago that still hold weight today.

Product details

• Authors: Countee Cullen
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.12.2023
• EAN: 9780486852027
• ISBN: 978-0-486-85202-7
• No. of pages: 96
• Series: Thrift Editions
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies