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Patricia Smith (b. 1955). Poet, spoken-word performer, myster y writer, playwright, t eacher Professor of English at English at CUNY (graduate program)/College of Staten Island Former metro columnist for the Boston Globe. Persona (in literature).
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Patricia Smith(b. 1955) • Poet, spoken-word performer, mystery writer, playwright, teacher • Professor of English at English at CUNY (graduate program)/College of Staten Island • Former metro columnist for the Boston Globe
Persona (in literature) • A dramatic character, distinguished from the writer, who is the speaker of a piece of writing.
On the Narrative Arc • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVAXLrxJkJc
Smith, Reading: • “8 a.m., Sunday, August 28, 2005” • “The President Flies Over”
Homework • Read the rest of Blood Dazzler • Read “A Note of Apology” and “An Interview with Patricia Smith” • Comment on blog