So I just started reading June Jordan’s poetry. I had never heard of her, but co-incidentally one of my favourite operas is written by her ( I was Looking at the Ceiling and then I saw the sky). On the cover of my album her name stands proudly: libretto written by June Jordan. Last week I decided to google this mysterious name, and after some Wikipedia I get so excited I immediately ordered one of her poetry books. It has completely blown me away, and I cannot wait to start with her essays.
Now I’m curious, are there other writers who you discovered that you wish you had known earlier? Or that you cannot believe that no-one you know was talking about? Any recommendations for who definitely not to overlook are also very welcome.
by TalesOfHenrik