{"product_id":"selected-poems-6","title":"Selected Poems","description":"\u003cp\u003e''Her Black Woman’s voice rings true and deep and gentle, with an iron echo. It is merciless and vulnerable and far ranging.'' —Audre Lorde\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlongside her invaluable contributions to social justice, Pat Parker (1944-1989) wrote five collections of poetry during her lifetime and is widely recognised as one of the leading African-American, lesbian-feminist voices of the 20th Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSelected Poems\u003c\/em\u003e collects her most loved works into an accessible volume, introducing new readers to Parker''s fire for justice, tenderness, and vision for the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the first time Pat Parker''s poetry has been published in the United Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in Pat Parker’s life may also enjoy \u003cem\u003eThe Letters of Audre Lorde and Pat Parker 1974–1989\u003c\/em\u003e, an archival work documenting their intimate friendship and important work as activist-poets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57483347984757,"sku":"9781068488009","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781068488009.jpg?v=1786178487","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/selected-poems-6","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}