Selected Poems

Selected Poems | By Linton Kwesi Johnson

Pioneering poet Linton Kwesi Johnson has revolutionised English literature with his electrifying fusion of oral verse, Jamaican speech, radical politics and reggae rhythms.

This new edition of a vital selection of poems covers over four decades and includes classic early poems such as 'Inglan is a Bitch', 'New Craas Massakah' and 'Sonny's Lettah', as well as compelling recent work.

Now including an afterword and new poems by the author and an introduction by Gary Younge.