Communion Poems 1976-1998
Communion Poems 1976-1998 by Primus St. John, published by Copper Canyon Press in 1999, is a collection that spans 233 pages and is presented in English. This edition combines new poems with three previously out-of-print works, showcasing St. John’s skill in both brief lyrical forms and longer narratives, including the notable epic poem Dreamer. The collection delves into themes of survival in the face of violence, particularly through the lens of historical figures like John Newton, a sea captain and slave trader known for writing the hymn Amazing Grace.
Readers will find a rich exploration of poetry that intersects with social science and ethnic studies, particularly within the context of African American experiences. St. John’s inventive approach invites contemplation on the complexities of anger and tenderness, reflecting on how individuals navigate the challenges posed by oppression. This second printing offers a unique opportunity to engage with St. John’s profound insights and artistic expressions, making it a significant addition to the study of American poetry.
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Poetry. African American Studies. COMMUNION combines new poems with three out-of-print books that display St. John’s mastery of both the brief lyric and longer narrative, such as his acclaimed epic poem Dreamer. In his highly inventive poetic exploration of slavery — revised and republished here — his subject is John Newton, the sea captain and slave trader who wrote the hymn Amazing Grace. As St. John has noted elsewhere, I am interested in how people survive the physical and ideological violence intended to subdue and destroy them. In my work I try to be as comfortable with anger as I am with tenderness. One of the five artists who inaugurated the NEA’S Poets in the Schools program, St. John has received wide recognition for his poetry, including a reading on National Public Radio, an Oregon Book Award for Poetry, and a nomination for the American Book Award.
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