The Rita Dove Page

( b. 1952 )
Poet Laureate of the United States, 1993-1994

Major Works
Ten Poems ( 1977 ). A chapbook.
The Only Dark Spot in the Sky ( 1980 ). Chapbook.
The Yellow House on the Corner ( 1980 ).
Mandolin ( 1982 ). Chapbook.
Museum ( 1983 ). Fifth Sunday ( 1985 ). Short stories.
Thomas and Beulah ( 1986 ).
Grace Notes ( 1989 ).
Through the Ivory Tower ( 1992 ). A novel.
Selected Poems ( 1993 ).
The Darker Face of the Earth ( 1994 ). A play.
Mother's Love ( 1995 ).
The Poet's World ( 1995 ). Essays.

About Rita Dove
The Rita Dove Home Page from U. of Virginia.
Rita Dove from Voices from the Gaps.
"Lady Freedom Among Us" Movie and audio file.

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