All Souls: Essential Poems, Brenda Marie Osbey

A distinguished and collectible volume of essential poems by Brenda Marie Osbey — one of the most celebrated voices in contemporary African American poetry and former Poet Laureate of Louisiana. All Souls: Essential Poems gathers the finest work of a poet whose writing is deeply rooted in the landscape, spiritual traditions, and Afro-Creole culture of New Orleans, creating a singular body of work unlike any other in American literature. An important and beautifully produced volume for lovers of serious contemporary poetry, Southern literature, African American studies, and New Orleans cultural history. Osbey's work is taught widely in university literature and creative writing programs and this collected volume is an excellent addition to any serious poetry library.