Bearden's Odyssey

Chris Abani creates stories that explore character and place. His book, "Bearden's Odyssey," offers a close look at the life and art of Romare Bearden. Abani is known for his careful prose and thoughtful narratives.

Derek Alton Walcott is a Caribbean poet, playwright, writer and visual artist. Born in Castries, Saint Lucia[1], he won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1992. His work, which developed independently of the schools of magic realism emerging in both South America and Europe at around the time of his birth, is intensely related to the symbolism of myth and its relationship to culture. He is best known for his epic poem Omeros, an allusive, loose reworking of Homeric story and tradition into a j...

Kwame Dawes is a writer whose books often explore art and culture. His work includes "Bearden's Odyssey," which offers a close look at the artist Romare Bearden.

Matthew Shenoda is the author behind Bearden's Odyssey. His writing often examines art, history, and culture, presented with a direct and thoughtful approach.

Rita Dove is a celebrated poet and essayist. She's the author of Prentice Hall Literature--Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes--The American Experience, a collection that explores American stories.