Gwendolyn Brooks poetry Is Life Distilled

For Gwendolyn Brooks, writing was vital to life?like breathing or eating, ? she said. Brooks cast her poets? eye on the daily struggles of ordinary African-Americans and told the truth about racism and urban poverty. In 1950, Brooks became the first black writer to win a Pulitzer Prize. As the civil rights movement evolved, so did Brooks's own views. Her work grew sharper with black pride and solidarity. Brooks's career spanned more than fifty years, and her poetry appeals to people from all walks of life. This vividly drawn life story will fascinate Brooks's fans and entice other readers to discover her poetry.Hill, Christine M. is the author of 'Gwendolyn Brooks poetry Is Life Distilled', published 2005 under ISBN 9780766022928 and ISBN 0766022927.