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William J. Harris

William J. Harris is an emeritus professor of American literature, African American literature, creative writing, and jazz studies. He taught at the University of Kansas, Pennsylvania State University, and Cornell University, among other universities. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Poems by William J. Harris
  • The Black Card Players: A Collage
  • Alice Neel’s Late Self-Portrait
  • The Beauty of Bareness
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