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The Woman Who Fell from the Sky: Poems

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She draws from the Native American tradition of praising the land and the spirit, the realities of American culture, and the concept of feminine individuality.

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Joy Harjo, one of this country's foremost Native American voices, combines elements of storytelling, prayer, and song, informed by her interest in jazz and by her North American tribal background, in this, her fourth volume of poetry. She draws from the Native American tradition of praising the land and the spirit, the realities of American culture, and the concept of feminine individuality.
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ISBN:
9780393313628
Subtitle:
Poems
Author:
Harjo, Joy
Publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company
Location:
New York :
Subject:
American
Subject:
Indians of north america
Subject:
American - General
Subject:
Anthologies (multiple authors)
Subject:
Poetry
Subject:
Poetry (poetic works by one author)
Subject:
Indian women -- Poetry.
Subject:
Indians of North America -- Poetry.
Publication Date:
August 1996
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
88
Dimensions:
8.25x5.55x.31 in. .30 lbs.
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