A Wreath for Emmett Till
Book • 2005
Marilyn Nelson's 'A Wreath for Emmett Till' is a poignant collection of 15 interlinked sonnets that memorialize the tragic lynching of Emmett Till in 1955.
The book uses the traditional language of flowers to convey themes of justice, loss, and remembrance, urging readers to confront racial injustices.
The work is illustrated by Philippe Lardy, whose artwork amplifies Nelson's themes through symbolism and color.
The book uses the traditional language of flowers to convey themes of justice, loss, and remembrance, urging readers to confront racial injustices.
The work is illustrated by Philippe Lardy, whose artwork amplifies Nelson's themes through symbolism and color.
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