We've shown you some of Audre Lorde's critical thinking, so now it's time for you to enjoy her poetry. Since her earliest collections are hard to come by in print, dipping your toes into an edition of collected poems is the best way to go. Trust us: you'll be glad you did.
How would you describe Audre Lorde's poetic voice? Is it flowery and ornate? Subtle and sensitive? Up-front and personal? And what kind of feminist message is embedded in the voice and the poetic devices Lorde uses?