When the Light of the World Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through: A Norton Anthology of Native Nations Poetry by Jennifer Elise Foerster, Leanne Howe, Joy Harjo

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

Jennifer Elise Foerster, Leanne Howe, Joy Harjo

496 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

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United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo gathers the work of more than 160 poets, representing nearly 100 indigenous nations, into one momentous volume. This landmark anthology celebrates the indigenous peoples of North America, the first poets of th...

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reflective 84%
emotional 63%
informative 54%
inspiring 51%
challenging 45%
hopeful 39%
sad 33%
dark 12%
funny 12%
adventurous 9%
lighthearted 9%
tense 9%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%

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medium 41%

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