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Tekonwatonti: Molly Brant: Poems of War by Maurice Kenny

angelreadsthings's review

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4.0

This collection is a thought-provoking showcase of Kenny's poetic and narrative prowess. Its greatest strength is its ability to be deeply evocative while also thoroughly educational. By the end, I felt like I knew more about not only Molly Bryant and those closest to her but also the history of the Mohawk and the US. I wish I had received this type of history lesson earlier in my life.

cgcpoems's review

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a well researched & crafted collection with a defined narrative running throughout. I think that having background on the history written about in this book would enhance your experience of reading it, but that it isn’t necessary! they were a lot of really lovely lines in here, & I’m grateful to now know who Tekonwatonti was & what she did here.
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