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Zami: A New Spelling of My Name

A Biomythography

A Biomythography

A Biomythography

By Audre Lorde

By Audre Lorde

By Audre Lorde

By Audre Lorde

By Audre Lorde
Read by Elizabeth Lorde-Rollins

By Audre Lorde
Read by Elizabeth Lorde-Rollins

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Paperback $17.99

Jan 01, 1982 | ISBN 9780895941220

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Mar 16, 2011 | ISBN 9780307780812

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    About Zami: A New Spelling of My Name

    Zami: A Carriacou name for women who work together as friends and lovers

    “Zami is a fast-moving chronicle. From the author’s vivid childhood memories in Harlem to her coming of age in the late 1950s, the nature of Audre Lorde’s work is cyclical. It especially relates the linkage of women who have shaped her . . . Lorde brings into play her craft of lush description and characterization. It keeps unfolding page after page.”—Off Our Backs

    “Among the elements that make the book so good are its personal honesty and lack of pretentiousness, characteristics that shine through the writing bespeaking the evolution of a strong and remarkable character.”—The New York Times

    About Zami: A New Spelling of My Name

    Zami: A Carriacou name for women who work together as friends and lovers

    “Zami is a fast-moving chronicle. From the author’s vivid childhood memories in Harlem to her coming of age in the late 1950s, the nature of Audre Lorde’s work is cyclical. It especially relates the linkage of women who have shaped her . . . Lorde brings into play her craft of lush description and characterization. It keeps unfolding page after page.”—Off Our Backs

    “Among the elements that make the book so good are its personal honesty and lack of pretentiousness, characteristics that shine through the writing bespeaking the evolution of a strong and remarkable character.”—The New York Times

    About Zami: A New Spelling of My Name

    Zami: A Carriacou name for women who work together as friends and lovers

    “Zami is a fast-moving chronicle. From the author’s vivid childhood memories in Harlem to her coming of age in the late 1950s, the nature of Audre Lorde’s work is cyclical. It especially relates the linkage of women who have shaped her . . . Lorde brings into play her craft of lush description and characterization. It keeps unfolding page after page.”—Off Our Backs

    “Among the elements that make the book so good are its personal honesty and lack of pretentiousness, characteristics that shine through the writing bespeaking the evolution of a strong and remarkable character.”—The New York Times

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    About Audre Lorde

    Audre Lorde (1934-1992) published nine volumes of poetry and five works of prose. She was a recipient of many distinguished honors and awards, including honorary doctorates from Hunter, Oberlin, and Haverford Colleges, and was named New York State Poet (1991-1993).



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    About Audre Lorde

    Audre Lorde (1934-1992) published nine volumes of poetry and five works of prose. She was a recipient of many distinguished honors and awards, including honorary doctorates from Hunter, Oberlin, and Haverford Colleges, and was named New York State Poet (1991-1993).



    Mahogany… More about Audre Lorde

    About Audre Lorde

    Audre Lorde (1934-1992) published nine volumes of poetry and five works of prose. She was a recipient of many distinguished honors and awards, including honorary doctorates from Hunter, Oberlin, and Haverford Colleges, and was named New York State Poet (1991-1993).



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    Product Details

    Category: Biography & Memoir

    Paperback | $17.99
    Published by Crossing Press
    Jan 01, 1982 | 272 Pages | 6 x 9 | ISBN 9780895941220

    Category: Biography & Memoir

    Ebook | $14.99
    Published by Crossing Press
    Mar 16, 2011 | 264 Pages | ISBN 9780307780812

    Category: Biography & Memoir | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $23.00
    Published by Random House Audio
    May 13, 2025 | 760 Minutes | ISBN 9798217168439

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