Zami: A New Spelling of My Name - A Biomythography

A new Penguin Vitae hardcover edition of Audre Lorde’s trailblazing biomythography that cemented the poet’s legacy as a leading voice in intersectional feminism and 20th century literature.

In her 1982 genre-fluid memoir, .

About the author

AUDRE LORDE (1934-1992) published nine volumes of poetry and five works of prose. She was a recipient of many distinguished honors and awards, including honorary doctorates from Hunter, Oberlin, and Haverford Colleges, and was named New York State Poet (1991-1993).

Product details

• Authors: Melinda Goodman, Audre Lorde, Lorde Audre, Evie Shockley
• Assisted by: Evie Shockley (Foreword), Melinda Goodman (Afterword)
• Publisher: Penguin Books USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 03.02.2026
• EAN: 9780143139164
• ISBN: 978-0-14-313916-4
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 197 mm x 21 mm
• Series: Penguin Vitae
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Biography: general, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Feminism & Feminist Theory, Of specific Lesbian interest, Feminism & feminist theory, Ethnic groups and multicultural studies, Relating to lesbians, Gay & Lesbian studies, Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies, Feminism and feminist theory, SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / Lesbian Studies, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / African American & Black, LGBTQIA+ Studies / topics