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Such Color

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Such Color: New and Selected Poems is a 2021 collection by American poet Tracy K. Smith, who served as United States poet laureate from 2017 to 2019. It gathers work from her earlier books, including the Pulitzer Prize winning collection Life on Mars, alongside newer poems. The volume surveys recurring subjects in Smith's poetry, including family, history, race, faith, science, and the scale of human life within the cosmos.

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What previous books are included in Tracy K. Smith's "Such Color"?

"Such Color" is a career-spanning collection that pulls selections from Tracy K. Smith’s earlier poetry volumes, including her Pulitzer Prize-winning book "Life on Mars." It also features new poems that reflect on her time as a U.S. Poet Laureate.

What are the main themes explored in "Such Color"?

The collection highlights Smith's ongoing exploration of science fiction, human history, and deeply personal African American experiences. Readers will find poems addressing everything from space travel to the historical realities of race in America.

Is "Such Color" a good starting point for reading Tracy K. Smith's poetry?

Yes, because it serves as a curated selected works anthology, making it an excellent introduction to her stylistic evolution. It provides a comprehensive overview of her writing from her early books through her tenure as U.S. Poet Laureate from 2017 to 2019.

Did Tracy K. Smith include any new material in "Such Color"?

Alongside the curated poems from her previously published collections, the 2021 book includes a section of brand-new poems. These new works often provide a reflective capstone on her public and private artistic journey.

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