Driven by hip-hop music, popular culture, national and global events, and the specifics of his own life, Kevin Powell's voice is one of the boldest and brightest in the 1990's poetry renaissance. Passionate and witty, Powell's poetry is filled with fly girls and lost loves, grandmothers and absent fathers. His poetry conveys the hope, anger and fear of a generation.
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recognize,
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This review is from: Recognize: Poems (Paperback)
Recognize, the last poem in the book is the best one. He seems to finally speak honestly, directly without dodging and hiding his meaning. There is a real voice, authentic in its authority, demanding your attention. recognize this. Its Kevin Powell's voice, describing the state of the world in general,& in specific, his life. The first section of the book seems scattered, but the finale brings it all together in the end.
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One of the bright young poetry talents in america,
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Kevin Powell is one of the bright young poetry talents in America. I was particularly impressed with the autobiographical nature of his work, his clever use of pop culture references, and his ability to comment on social issues without being overly didactic. Powell's work, especially "for aunt cathy" and the title poem, bring to mind the stronger works of amiri baraka, allen ginsberg, and langston hughes, among others
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A gifted young writer whose best work is ahead of him.,
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This review is from: Recognize: Poems (Paperback)
I genuinely enjoyed Kevin Powell's first collection of poetry. He is a gifted young writer whose best work is ahead of him. I especially enjoyed the shorter pieces, and his love poems, full of sensuality and depth, are amazing
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