The Light of the World Was Subdued, But Our Songs Still Resound: A Norton Anthology of Native Nations Poetry

Discover the beauty and power of Native Nations poetry with Joy Harjo's "When the Light of the World Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through: A Norton Anthology of Native Nations Poetry". This collection of poetry is easy to read and understand, and is sure to provide an overall satisfying experience. It is one of the best Native American Poetry Books available, and is sure to captivate readers with its captivating stories and timeless messages.

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"Our Norton Songs Come Through: An Anthology of Native Nations Poetry" is a collection of works from Indigenous authors across North America. This compilation of poetry celebrates the rich and diverse culture of the Indigenous nations and provides a powerful voice for their stories and experiences. From traditional chants to modern-day musings, this anthology is an essential source of inspiration and insight into the history and identity of Native Americans.
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  • Best Sellers Rank: #3 in Native American Poetry #29 in Poetry Anthologies #36 in Literary Criticism & Theory
  • Poetry Anthologies (Books): Poetry Anthologies
  • ISBN-13 ‏ ‎: 978-0393356809
  • Customer Reviews: 4.8/5 stars of 614 ratings
  • Item Weight ‏ ‎: 2.31 pounds
  • Paperback ‏ ‎: 496 pages
  • Language ‏ ‎: English
  • Literary Criticism & Theory: Literary Criticism & Theory
  • Publisher ‏ ‎: W. W. Norton & Company; First Edition
  • ISBN-10 ‏ ‎: 0393356809
  • Native American Poetry (Books): Native American Poetry
  • Dimensions ‏ ‎: 6.1 x 1.5 x 9.3 inches

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Momooshka: She loves it. Poetry from a variety of tribes.

United States on Feb 10, 2024

angel bryant: No words could sum up the brilliant art of this anthology! Have reread several times in just weeks.
If you enjoy modern poetry, if you are interested in indigenous peoples issues, if you've got a Native American friend who tells a great story.., pick up this amazing Norton anthology. Wish this existed 20 years ago when I was a lit major in school. First Nations poets speak beauty, truth, heartbreak, grief, hope, and hopelessness, this work is powerful and inspirational.

United States on Jul 28, 2021

HMA: This book is made up a collection of poetry from 1800's to present. There are many well know and unknown scholars referenced and their poetry presented. It is a rare opportunity as a collector , writer and, reader of poetry to have this book. I recommend it highly for anyone who wants insight into the lives of Native Americans and the treatment by our government. It is an education in itself.

United States on Jul 08, 2021

D. Rachlin: Anything Joy Harjo writes or anthologizes is a monumental work. And that certainly describes this anthology. Each section is by region and then each poem is arranged historically. This is a huge collection of work by Indigenous writers that will be a valued addition to a growing series of anthologies. It only covers the 50 United States. I would love to see a companion volume for Canada and Mexico/Central America. The anthology called "Sing" is useful for those regions.

United States on Feb 04, 2021

BuyAmazon: Wonderful anthology.

Canada on Jan 01, 2021

Ellie: Beautiful anthology of poems with a brief biography of each poet. Great book to dip into, learn from and enjoy.

United Kingdom on Dec 03, 2020

Arlia: Liked connecting to the experience of the Poets communicated in extraordinary poems wonderful book

United Kingdom on Dec 02, 2020

Chesapeake Bishop: As I received the book only a few days ago, just the mere preliminary browse satisfies in that the inner ear of the spirit awakens to the universal beauty and angst of poetic line and thought - so that the sanctity of such lush lines as in "An Agony of Place" by Hawaiian poet Haunani-Kay Trask reverberates, no matter what my, or your, background may be - and I am sure that such a browse would continue to satisfy for myself, being well read in Native Nations history and literature. But yourself? Even I will need to pull such latter volumes off the shelf to find the lens of nearly all of the poets in our Poet Laureate Joy Harjo's splendid anthology because I want to know each of them, their nation, tribe and place, for the diapter of the heart to see the spiritual page with their individual pens. ... And while I am on the browse, let me mention also the Anishinaabe Gordon Henry, Jr., from White Earth, Minnesota, his "November Becomes the Sky with Suppers for the Dead." And then Jane Johnston Schoolcraft (Bamewawage Zhikaquay), 1800-1842, "To the Pine Tree," as she intersperses her native Ojibwe tongue with Americanish, and think 'Joyce Kilmer, eat you heart out'. And on and...

United States on Sep 01, 2020

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Best Sellers Rank #3 in Native American Poetry #29 in Poetry Anthologies #36 in Literary Criticism & Theory #15 in Native American Poetry #52 in Native American Poetry #87 in British Poetry #281 in Poetry About Places #436 in Nature Poetry #574 in Death, Grief & Loss Poetry
Poetry Anthologies (Books) Poetry Anthologies
ISBN-13 ‏ ‎ 978-0393356809 978-1795603171
Customer Reviews 4.8/5 stars of 614 ratings 4.6/5 stars of 3,110 ratings 4.6/5 stars of 3,110 ratings
Item Weight ‏ ‎ 2.31 pounds 3.53 ounces
Paperback ‏ ‎ 496 pages 85 pages
Language ‏ ‎ English English English
Literary Criticism & Theory Literary Criticism & Theory
Publisher ‏ ‎ W. W. Norton & Company; First Edition Independently published
ISBN-10 ‏ ‎ 0393356809 1795603178
Native American Poetry (Books) Native American Poetry Native American Poetry
Dimensions ‏ ‎ 6.1 x 1.5 x 9.3 inches 5 x 0.22 x 8 inches
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