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When the Light of the World Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through: A Norton Anthology of Native Nations Poetry

Name: When the Light of the World Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through: A Norton Anthology of Native Nations Poetry
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Book Synopsis: Selected as one of Oprah Winfrey's "Books That Help Me Through" United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo gathers the work of more than 160 poets, representing nearly 100 indigenous nations, into the first historically comprehensive Native poetry anthology.This landmark anthology celebrates the indigenous peoples of North America, the first poets of this country, whose literary traditions stretch back centuries. Opening with a blessing from Pulitzer Prize–winner N. Scott Momaday, the book contains powerful introductions from contributing editors who represent the five geographically organized sections. Each section begins with a poem from traditional oral literatures and closes with emerging poets, ranging from Eleazar, a seventeenth-century Native student at Harvard, to Jake Skeets, a young Diné poet born in 1991, and including renowned writers such as Luci Tapahanso, Natalie Diaz, Layli Long Soldier, and Ray Young Bear. When the Light of the World Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through offers the extraordinary sweep of Native literature, without which no study of American poetry is complete.

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Are you ready to delve into the rich and captivating world of Native Nations poetry? Look no further than "When the Light of the World Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through: A Norton Anthology of Native Nations Poetry." This groundbreaking anthology, handpicked by United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo, is a literary treasure that showcases the voices of over 160 poets from nearly 100 indigenous nations.

With an esteemed endorsement from Oprah Winfrey herself, this anthology has been deemed one of her "Books That Help Me Through." It's no surprise why - the power and beauty of Native poetry have the ability to touch hearts and souls, providing solace and inspiration in uncertain times.

Spanning centuries of literary traditions, "When the Light of the World Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through" pays homage to the indigenous peoples of North America, the original poets of this land. From Pulitzer Prize–winner N. Scott Momaday's blessing to the remarkable introductions by contributing editors, this anthology takes you on an unforgettable journey through the powerful and diverse voices that have shaped Native poetry.

Experience the magic of traditional oral literatures intertwined with the contemporary expressions of emerging poets. Discover the works of influential writers like Luci Tapahanso, Natalie Diaz, Layli Long Soldier, and Ray Young Bear, while also encountering hidden gems like Eleazar, a Native student at Harvard in the seventeenth century, and the vibrant young Diné poet Jake Skeets.

No study of American poetry can be complete without immersing oneself in the extraordinary sweep of Native literature. "When the Light of the World Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through" is an essential addition to any literary collection, serving as a timeless tribute to the resilience, creativity, and enduring spirit of Native Nations.

Don't miss out on this unparalleled anthology of Native poetry! Embark on a journey of poetic exploration and enlightenment by ordering your copy now!

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