Anarcha Speaks: A History in Poems by Dominique Christina, Tyehimba Jess

Anarcha Speaks: A History in Poems

Dominique Christina, Tyehimba Jess

95 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction feminism historical poetry challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The reimagined story of Anarcha, an enslaved Black woman, subjected to medical experiments by Dr. Marion Sims. Selected by Tyehimba Jess as a National Poetry Series winner.In this provocative collection by award-winning poet and artist Dominique C...

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Moods

challenging 100%
emotional 100%
sad 100%
dark 50%
informative 50%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | N/A: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

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Diverse cast of characters?

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