--- product_id: 11029092 title: "The Collected Poetry of Nikki Giovanni: 1968-1998 (Harper Perennial Modern Classics)" brand: "nikki giovanni" price: "VT6166" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/11029092-the-collected-poetry-of-nikki-giovanni-1968-1998-harper-perennial store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Collected Poetry of Nikki Giovanni: 1968-1998 (Harper Perennial Modern Classics) **Brand:** nikki giovanni **Price:** VT6166 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Collected Poetry of Nikki Giovanni: 1968-1998 (Harper Perennial Modern Classics) by nikki giovanni - **How much does it cost?** VT6166 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/11029092-the-collected-poetry-of-nikki-giovanni-1968-1998-harper-perennial) ## Best For - nikki giovanni enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted nikki giovanni brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Collected Poetry of Nikki Giovanni: 1968-1998 (Harper Perennial Modern Classics) ## Images ![The Collected Poetry of Nikki Giovanni: 1968-1998 (Harper Perennial Modern Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51J5eNqQcQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Nice collection! *by A***Y on Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2007* Okay, I admit she is not everybody's cup of tea (obviously as one can see with that last review) but she does have her charm. Personally I love her later work. Her early work is okay, but I can't make a connection to it as I'm a product of the post-Civil Rights/Black Power era. Her voice during those years served it purpose in the way African American art sought to seek a no-nonsense approach to black life in America (which wasn't as peachy fun as it should have been). "Black Feeling/Black Talk" and "Black Judgment" are written statements against White Supremacy (which was the child of Social Darwinism). But in her later works in the 70s, you see a shift in her work. The Black Power movement had died down (it didn't die out though) and so I guessed the logical approach to her work would have had to change as well. And thankfully it did. Not to say that she had softened into a free-loving poet but that her passion (which is still evident today in this 63 year old woman) has changed in its subjects.My favorite book of hers (which this collection includes) is "Cotton Candy on a Rainy Day", which was poignant and warm (while her earlier work had been provocative and hot). My second favorite book (which is not in this collection) is " Quilting the Black-Eyed Pea: Poems and Not Quite Poems " (even though her new book " Acolytes: Poems " is pretty wonderful too). Some poems are really a joy to read. I remember when I first read "Ego-Tripping"; I thought that the title was perfect for the poem (cause her ego was tripping). It's a poem about the contribution that Africa has given to Western Civilization. Egypt is in Africa not the Middle East! Hannibal was from Carthage, which means he was African! The poem made me think about the rich history and cultures of Africa that most tend to just glance over. African influence extends beyond the continent and into the lives of people all over. It's a stirring poem. I also like "Nikki-Rosa" with that statement "...black love is black wealth", speaking of the fact that for the things that African Americans didn't have in the past what they did have that mattered (which some feel is being lost) was close emotional ties within families and friendships in the black community. I recommend that people watch the movie " Lackawanna Blues " and then read "Nikki-Rosa" and see what I mean. Nikki Giovanni appeals to me as a human being and not as being part African American. Her words (especially her most recent work "Acolytes") talks to me as an individual writer. She lives a fulfilling life as a writer, teacher, mother, lover and I know that she would want every person who reads her work to see that and seek out a fulfilling life for themselves. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite Poet! *by B***N on Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024* Nikki never disappoints me. Her poetry is timeless and classic.She's a Delta as well and I support my fellow Deltas!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Collection! *by D***S on Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2022* Nikki Giovanni is one of my favorite poets; so, I was thrilled when I found this collection of poetry to add to her section of my personal library. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/11029092-the-collected-poetry-of-nikki-giovanni-1968-1998-harper-perennial](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/11029092-the-collected-poetry-of-nikki-giovanni-1968-1998-harper-perennial) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*