James Emanuel
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James Emanuel (born June 15, 1921[2] – September 28, 2013) was a poet and scholar from Alliance, Nebraska. Emanuel, who is ranked by some critics as one of the best[3][4] and most neglected poets of the 20th century,[5] published more than 300 poems, 13 individual books, an influential anthology of African-American literature, an autobiography, and more. He is also credited with creating a new literary genre, jazz-and-blues haiku, often read with musical accompaniment.[5]
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James Emanuel | |
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Born | (1921-06-15)June 15, 1921 Alliance, Nebraska, US |
Died | September 28, 2013(2013-09-28) (aged 92)[1] Paris, France |
Occupation | Poet and scholar |
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