Too Black, Too Strong

Too Black, Too Strong. Description Addresses the problems of Black Britain.

This work includes poems written, while the author was working with Michael Mansfield QC on the Stephen Lawrence case and other high profile political trails. It is hard hitting and blackly funny. The Best Books of Check out the top books of the year on our page Best Books of Product details Format Paperback 64 pages Dimensions x x 6.

I feel that this collection lacks strength in creativity and poetic devise, but having said that, Zephaniah's message is both compelling and powerful, and his strength in rhythm is an effective way of getting it across. Zephaniah pulls no punches in his address of the struggles facing the black com In Too Black, Too Strong, Zephaniah, sacrifices the art of poetry to get across a political message, but he does this knowingly.

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Zephaniah pulls no punches in his address of the struggles facing the black community in Britain, and he does so with a great sense of urgency. Despite this book being published over 10 years ago, the poetry remains very relevant, which is, perhaps, a damning indictment on the lack of progress made.

May 09, Dane Cobain rated it it was amazing. In it, Zephaniah examines some issues which are pretty typical of his work — race, equality and politics. Interestingly enough, it was written while working with barristers on the Stephen Lawrence case, a black British man who was murdered in a race hate attack.

Dec 31, Kandy Stipler rated it it was amazing. The Godfather of beat is back! One of the best works of his time and certainly the topical issues revisted and reignited with the flame of passion he holds in his very being.

Always breaking the rules always experimenting with styles he is one of the best , most convincing poets of today. Nov 16, Victoria rated it liked it Shelves: To be added later Jan 02, Zubyre Parvez rated it really liked it.

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