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Book SynopsisIt is a universal truth that in times of political or social uncertainties the poet usually takes on the mantle of prophet, priest or seer. He becomes not just the custodian of justice, but also the symbolic voice of the unified society. And if he becomes the voice of the masses, it is also true that vox populi vox dei. It is in these unique and peculiar roles that Wole Soyinka (Nigeria), Claude Mckay (USA), and Jean Toomer (USA) used poetry as a medium to enunciate their anxieties, frustrations, doubts, hopes, and desires about the repressive systems in their respective countries. So, the poetics of rage is like the ''Voice of one Crying in the Wilderness.''
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 An Appreciation of the Preface to "The Shuttle in the Crypt" Chapter 4 Wole Soyinka: Poetic Influences Chapter 5 The Wailing Wall: The Wall of Mists Chapter 6 Amber Wall: Purgatory Chapter 7 The Vault Center: The Procession Chapter 8 Jean Toomer: Carma, Georgia Dusk, Conversation Chapter 9 The Reapers: November Cotton, Harvest Song, Prayer, The Song of the Son Chapter 10 Literary Whispers on Jean Toomer Chapter 11 Claude McKay Chapter 12 Bibliography Chapter 13 About the Author
