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Native American poet Joy Harjo's fourth volume of poetry explores the land and spirit, American culture, and the concept of feminine individuality. She combines elements of storytelling, prayer, and song, informed by her interest in jazz and by her North American tribal background. Harjo is a mythic, visionary, and spiritual poet who draws from the Native American tradition of praising the land and the spirit, the realities of American culture, and the concept of feminine individuality.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry
Authors: Joy Harjo
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