Cheryl Clarke

"Perhaps the preeminent African American lesbian poet writing today, Cheryl Clarke has a heady command of the language, the ability to work in a variety of forms, and an uncompromising Black and queer stance. This is her fourth book, following in the tradition of Narratives, Living As A Lesbian, and Humid Pitch."--BOOK JACKET.

Nothing lukewarm here. Major Black poet writes variations on themes of blackness, anger, loss, lesbianism and sex.

24 sex stories by some of the best-known lesbian authors writing erotica today. Past books include notables such as Dorothy Allison, Sapphire, Cherrie Moraga, Heather Lewis, Jenifer Levin, Shar Rednour, and Cheryl Clarke.

"Lauded by luminaries such as Gwendolyn Brooks, Adrienne Rich, and Joy Harjo, among others, the work of African American lesbian poet Cheryl Clarke has spoken on behalf of the black, feminist and gay movements for more than 25 years. Her writing has earned her distinction as a contemporary black feminist icon in the tradition of June Jordan. In fact, few writers have tackled hot-button issues of race and sexuality with as much force or fearless humor as Clarke. The Days of Good Looks -- her first new book of poetry in a decade -- collects the author's most popular poems and essays along with an array of new unpublished writing." -- Publisher description.