Poetry. Kofi Awoonor is one of Ghana's leading literary figures, and this book collects all three of his published books of poetry into one collection, adding some new poems. Interest in Awoonor has grown recently as he has begun appearing at literary festivals. He is active in the Ghanaian government, serving as Ghana's Ambassador to Brazil and to the United Nations. UNTIL THE MORNING AFTER includes Awoonor's "The House By The Sea" which details his years as a political prisoner.