The fusion of ideas: an interview with Margaret Walker Alexander. (Black South Fiction, Art, Culture) (Interview)
From: African American Review
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Date: 6/22/1993
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Author: Graham, Maryemma
Writer Margaret Walker Alexander believes in taking the historical approach in her poetry, novels, biographies and essays. The 20th century as a period of struggle for the African-Americans is a central theme in her works such as 'This is My Century.' Concepts of freedom, revolution and social change recur in her writing which also vividly captures Southern physical beauty. 'God Touched My Life' about Sister Thea Bowman and a book about Jesse Jackson's relationship to black politics are among ...
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