She Tries Her Tongue, Her Silence Softly Breaks by M. NourbeSe Philip

She Tries Her Tongue, Her Silence Softly Breaks

Wesleyan Poetry

M. NourbeSe Philip

110 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

nonfiction poetry race challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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Brilliant, lyrical, and passionate, this collection from the acclaimed poet M. NourbeSe Philip is an extended jazz riff running along the themes of language, racism, colonialism, and exile. In this groundbreaking collection, Philip defiantly chall...

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Community Reviews Summary of 58 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
reflective 100%
emotional 75%
tense 50%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Average rating

4.13

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