Ishmael Scott Reed (born 22 February 1938) is an American poet, essayist, and novelist. A prominent African-American literary figure, Reed is known for his satirical works challenging American political culture, and highlighting political and cultural oppression.. American poet essayist playwright and novelist
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American cultural institutions seem so bent on preserving the values of "Western civilization," the mythical "Whitetown," that we learn about ... Go to Quote / Comment
American cultural institutions seem so bent on preserving the values of 'Western civilization,' the mythical 'Whitetown,' that we learn about ... Go to Quote / Comment
At this time in American history, we are like ghosts talking gibberish through different dimensions, and stupid men do not make good make good... Go to Quote / Comment
The last publicized center of American writing was Manhattan. Its writers became known as the New York Intellectuals. With important connectio... Go to Quote / Comment
Ethnic life in the United States has become a sort of contest like baseball in which the blacks are always the Chicago Cubs. Go to Quote / Comment