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The Black Christ & Other Poems: The Poetry of Countee Cullen - 3rd Printing - African American Poetry
Hardcover
Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025305165
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Black Christ & Other Poems is a profound and evocative collection of verse by Countee Cullen, a leading luminary of the Harlem Renaissance. The volume's centerpiece, The Black Christ, is a long narrative poem that explores themes of racial suffering and religious redemption by drawing a powerful parallel between the crucifixion of Christ and the lynching of Black men in the Jim Crow South. Through this provocative lens, Cullen examines the intersection of Christian faith, systemic injustice, and the spiritual endurance of a marginalized people.
Beyond its titular work, the collection showcases Cullen's mastery of traditional poetic forms, including the sonnet and lyrical verse, to articulate the complexities of the African American experience. The volume features a wide range of poems addressing love, mortality, social struggle, and cultural identity. Known for his technical precision and emotional resonance, Cullen's work remains a cornerstone of 20th-century literature. The Black Christ & Other Poems serves as a vital testament to the artist's ability to fuse classical aesthetics with urgent social commentary, solidifying his legacy as one of the most influential voices of the New Negro Movement.
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