Rita Dove commenced her love toward poetry at a very young age and nurtured that passion within her as she grew up. Accordingly, Dove became the first and youngest women to ever been appointed as the Poet Laureate Consultant by the Library of Congress. Her works are known for their fine lyrics and rhythms, along with the compelling language and ideas. One of the most valuable accomplishment that she has ever achieved is Thomas and Beulah, which was published in 1986. Not only did the anthology garner Dove the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, making her the second African- American to receive the award, but it also marks her poetic developments. The anthology is inspired by her grandparents, and is divided into two sections: with the first one called
