Cornelius Eady | |
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 Reading at Folger Shakespeare Library, 2014 | |
| Born | 1954 (age 69–70) Rochester, New York, U.S. |
| Genre | Poetry |
| Literary movement | Co-founded Cave Canem Foundation |
Cornelius Eady (born 1954) is an American writer focusing largely on matters of race and society. His poetry often centers on jazz and blues, family life, violence, and societal problems stemming from questions of race and class. His poetry is often praised for its simple and approachable language.