The Gospel of Barbecue

The Gospel of Barbecue

Paperback (30 Nov 2000)

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Publisher's Synopsis

The title poem of this collection tells of the creation of barbecue, how slaves cooked their masters' scraps into a survival food that became a cuisine. Powerful and moving, these poems teach how the ""nasty leftovers"" in life can be transformed into music, scripture, celebration.

Book information

ISBN: 9780873386739
Publisher: The Kent State University Press
Imprint: Kent State University Press
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Language: English
Weight: 122g
Height: 216mm
Width: 140mm
Spine width: 7mm