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A Burst of Light: and Other Essays

A Burst of Light: and Other Essays

Lorde, Audre

Hardcover

Black American HistoryGeneral Racism & Ethnic StudiesWomen's Studies

Publisher Price: $32.00

ISBN13: 9798890961389
Publisher: Lushena Books
Published: Jun 29 2023
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.61
Height: 0.44 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
  • Discover the Radical Power of Intersectional Feminism and Self-Care
  • Winner of the American Book Award, A Burst of Light: and Other Essays is a triumphant, deeply moving collection by Audre Lorde, the self-described Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet. Through this masterful collection of writings, Lorde fearlessly navigates the intersecting realities of race, gender, and sexuality while confronting systemic oppression on a global scale-from the horrors of apartheid in South Africa to the struggles of Afro-Germans and the complexities of lesbian parenting.
  • At the heart of the collection is the monumental titular essay, which serves as an intimate and unflinching journal of Lorde's battle with liver cancer. It is within these pages that she introduces the groundbreaking philosophy that continues to resonate across generations: Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.
  • Inside this vital collection, readers will explore:
    • Radical Self-Care: Lorde's deeply personal reflections on living with chronic illness and the political necessity of self-preservation.
    • Intersectional Feminism: Foundational arguments examining how race, class, and gender identity cannot be separated in the fight for liberation.
    • Global Solidarity: Powerful essays connecting the Black American experience to international anti-colonial and anti-apartheid struggles.
  • An essential text for students of women's studies, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ history, A Burst of Light: and Other Essays is a brilliant testament to survival, resistance, and the enduring power of Audre Lorde's voice.

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