![]() ![]() ![]() Her persona within the poem exists above a mundane reality. She is expressing identity in a way that presents herself wholly, though made up of many parts. She draws on personal experiences and philosophies, as well as notable events including cases of police brutality.Ī Woman Speaks is full of self-affirmations. Having published several collections of poetry along with personal and critical essays, Lorde’s works are often cited at protest rallies and events, consistently acting as a propeller for change. She is well known for her critical essays including The Master’s Tools Will Not Dismantle the Master’s House. Lorde has made significant contributions to feminist theory, queer theory, and race studies. Lorde spent several years of her life teaching, then in academia, making huge strides as a black queer woman in those spaces. ![]() ![]() She began writing her own poetry around the age of twelve. Lorde always expressed herself through poetry, in a very literal way, reciting and referencing verse ever since she was a child. She dedicated her life to fighting for justice and against all kinds of prejudice. Audre Lorde, Collected Poems, 1997Īudre Lorde (1934 – 1992) was born and raised in New York, United States, to West Indian parents. ![]()
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