The Fat Black Woman's Poems by Grace Nichols

The Fat Black Woman's Poems

Grace Nichols

64 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

nonfiction classics poetry emotional reflective slow-paced

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Grace Nichols gives us images that stare us straight in the eye, images of joy, challenge, accusation. Her 'fat black woman' is brash; rejoices in herself; poses awkward questions to politicians, rulers, suitors, to a white world that still turns ...

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Moods

reflective 75%
funny 50%
inspiring 50%
emotional 37%
hopeful 37%
lighthearted 25%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
informative 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

medium 37%
fast 37%
slow 25%

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