Report from Part TwoMusings and notes about the life, the family, and travels of Gwendolyn Brooks that is a reprise of a prior book, "Report from Part One," published by Broadside Press in 1972. Brooks was the Consultant in Poetry for the Library of Congress from 1985 to 1986. This volume includes her introductions of visiting writers during that period. |
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... door and dining room door . She was dazed . Such a violation ! To think ! Strangers moving around in Her House , handling Her things ! She couldn't get over it ! The police were called . They apprehended no one , although neighbors told ...
... door and dining room door . She was dazed . Such a violation ! To think ! Strangers moving around in Her House , handling Her things ! She couldn't get over it ! The police were called . They apprehended no one , although neighbors told ...
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... door , and at the vacant window , repeatedly , before attracting her attention . Finally she came to the door in her nightgown and robe . She seemed bewildered , but when I mentioned church , and told her that Henry was in the car ...
... door , and at the vacant window , repeatedly , before attracting her attention . Finally she came to the door in her nightgown and robe . She seemed bewildered , but when I mentioned church , and told her that Henry was in the car ...
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... door dungeon was for a number of male slaves . Certain female slaves , the " comelier , " were kept in a long court . These " specials " were sent up a long , secluded ladder , through a trap door , and into the Governor's quarters ...
... door dungeon was for a number of male slaves . Certain female slaves , the " comelier , " were kept in a long court . These " specials " were sent up a long , secluded ladder , through a trap door , and into the Governor's quarters ...
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