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Name: Bone Dance
Author: Wendy Rose

Bone Dance compiles the voice of Wendy Rose, a prolific Native American poet celebrated for her protest‑oriented work. The 56 selections pull from her eight prior volumes and include fresh poems that move from detailed observation of the natural world to an exploration of personal place and identity. Through these pieces Rose traces the dynamic tension Native peoples experience as they strive to preserve traditional ways while confronting contemporary realities. In the anthology’s introduction she reflects on her poetic evolution, noting a shift in perspective from protective strength to the recognition that the old ways themselves are resilient and that her true role is to simply be herself and listen.

First publish date: 1994

Genre: Poetry/Contemporary Poetry

Authors: Wendy Rose

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