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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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 descendants of Holy Roman Empire monarchies became feeble-minded in the twentieth century, and after World War I had been done in by the d... 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
I'm beginning to believe that Killer Illiteracy ought to rank near heart disease and cancer as one of the leading causes of death among Americ... Go to Quote / Comment
The treatment of African and African American culture in our education was no different from their treatment in Tarzan movies. Go to Quote / Comment