When I Dare to Be Powerful

by Audre Lorde

Description

Audre Lorde's collection, "When I Dare to Be Powerful," is a potent exploration of identity, power, and resistance, delivered with the unflinching honesty and poetic grace that defines her work. Through searing essays and powerful prose, Lorde confronts the complexities of being a Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, and poet in a world that often seeks to marginalize. This collection is a profound testament to the strength found in embracing one's full self and a fierce call to action against oppression. Lorde's 'Black woman's anger' becomes a tool for liberation, urging readers to speak their truths and challenge the silencing forces that seek to diminish marginalized voices.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Penguin Books, Limited

Published Jan 1, 2020

160 pages

ISBN: 9780241473153

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First Published

2020

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for When I Dare to Be Powerful by Audre Lorde.

Racism/Discrimination
Abuse
Sexual Content
Violence