The Ancient Rain, Poems, 1956-1978 (description)

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The Ancient Rain
Poems, 1956-1978

Bob Kaufman

A collection of early rap poetry from "the black American Rimbaud."

Title The Ancient Rain

Subtitle Poems, 1956-1978

Author Bob Kaufman

Publisher New Directions

Title First Published 01 June 1981

Format Paperback

Nb of pages 85 p.

ISBN-10 081120801X

ISBN-13 9780811208017

Publication Date 01 June 1981

Main content page count 85

Weight 16 oz.

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