Category Archives: Literary awards

Writers getting old: Ashbery, Angelou, Morrison

Posted on November 13, 2013 by wcd2

November 13, 2013 I was standing at the very back, and saw only a wall of people in front. I’d also missed the introduction. For most of reading, all I got was the voice, surprisingly strong, vigorous, the voice … Continue reading →

Posted in African-American literature, Contemporary novel, contemporary poetry, Friendship, Libraries, Literary awards | Tagged Beinecke Library, Furious Flower LIfetime Achievement Awards, John Ashbery, Maya Angelou, Rita Dove, Toni Morrison | Leave a comment