PDF | The Black Christ & other poems | ID: 1c18dx35r

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First edition.

Electronic reproduction. [Place of publication not identified] : HathiTrust Digital Library, 2010. MiAaHDL

Summary: "Countee Cullen was one of the leading poets and intellectuals of the Harlem Renaissance. This book of poetry, published at the height of his career, examines the relationships between faith and injustice. Cullen draws parallels between the suffering ... read more

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Table of Contents: I. Varia: To the three for whom the book ; Tribute ; That bright chimeric beast ; At the etoile ; Two epitaphs ; To an unknown poet ; Little sonnet to little friends ; Mood ; Counter mood ; The wind and the weather ; In the midst of life ; Minutely hurt ; Never the final stone ; Light lady ; By their fruits ; A miracle demanded ; Tongue-tied ; Ultima verba ; The foolish heart ; A wish ; For Helen Keller ; Asked and answered ; Two poets ; Not Sacco and Vanzetti ; A song no gentleman would sing to any lady ; Self criticism ; A thorn forever in the breast ; The proud heart -- II. Interlude: The simple truth ; Therefore, adieu ; At a parting ; Dictum ; Revelation ; Bright bindings ; Ghosts ; Songs in spite of myself ; Nothing endures ; There must be words ; One day I told my love ; Lesson ; The street called Crooked ; The law the changeth not ; Valedictory -- III. Color. To certain critics ; Black majesty ; Song of praise ; The Black Christ.