Blessing the boats : new and selected poems, 1988-2000
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Published
Rochester, NY : BOA Editions, 2000.
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
132 pages ; 24 cm.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Curry Public Library - Adult/General - Nonfiction | 811.54 CLI | Available |
| Port Orford Public Library - Adult/General - Nonfiction | 811.54 CLI | Available |
| SWOCC Library - SWOCC Collection - Poetry | PS3553.L45 B58 2000 | Available |
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Published
Rochester, NY : BOA Editions, 2000.
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
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Description
Overview: Winner of the 2000 National Book Award for Poetry, Blessing the Boats: New and Selected Poems 1988-2000 is the culminating achievement of Lucille's Clifton longstanding poetry career. This long-awaited collection by one of the most distinguished poets writing today includes poems written during the past four years as well as generous selections from Lucille Clifton's award-winning collections Next: New Poems, Quilting and The Terrible Stories. Clifton employs brilliantly honed language, stunning images and sharp rhythms to address the whole of human experience. Hers is a poetry that is passionate and wise, not afraid to confront our most salient issues.
Awards
National Book Award, Poetry, 2000
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Clifton, L. (2000). Blessing the boats: new and selected poems, 1988-2000 . BOA Editions.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Clifton, Lucille, 1936-2010. 2000. Blessing the Boats: New and Selected Poems, 1988-2000. BOA Editions.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Clifton, Lucille, 1936-2010. Blessing the Boats: New and Selected Poems, 1988-2000 BOA Editions, 2000.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Clifton, Lucille. Blessing the Boats: New and Selected Poems, 1988-2000 BOA Editions, 2000.
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