Synopses & Reviews
A new edition of the beloved volume by Joy Harjo, one of our foremost Native American poets.First published in 1983 and now considered a classic, She Had Some Horses is a powerful exploration of womanhood's most intimate moments. Joy Harjo's words speak of women's despair, of their imprisonment and ruin at the hands of men and society, but also of their awakenings, power, and love.
Synopsis
In this powerful collection of poetry, Creek Indian Joy Harjo explores womanhood's most intimate moments. Professor, poetry award winner, performer, and former member of the National Council on the Arts, Harjos prose speaks of women's despair, of their imprisonment and ruin at the hands of men and society, but also of their awakenings, power, and love.
About the Author
Joy Harjo lives in Honolulu, Hawaii, and travels the United States playing saxophone with her band.