Harper's Anthology of Twentieth Century Native American Poetry - Paperback

by Duane Niatum (Author)

This formidable anthology includes writing from 36 Native American poets: Frank Prewett, Louis (Little Coon) Oliver, George Clutesi, Mary Tallmountain, Nora Dauenhauer, Maurice Kenny, Carter Revard, Jim Barnes, James Welch, Ray A. Young Bear, N. Scott Momaday, Louise Erdrich, Linda Hogan, Paula Gunn Allen, Steve Crow, Joy Harjo, Gladys Cardiff, Gerald Vizenor, Peter Blue Cloud, Duane Niatum, Jimmie Durham, Simon J. Ortiz, Emma Lee Warrior, Lance Henson, Barney Bush, Gail Tremblay, William Oandasan, Roberta Hill Whiteman, Wendy Rose, Earle Thompson, Daniel David Moses, Anita Endrezze, Nia Francisco, Robert H. Davis, A. Sadongei, and Elizabeth Cook-Lynn. Biographical information is provided on each of the poets.

Back Jacket

Presenting the best of thirty-six Native American poets, this formidable anthology includes some of the finest writing from such major poets as James Welch, N. Scott Momaday, Louise Erdrich, Ray Young Bear, Linda Hogan, Paula Gunn Allen, Steve Crow, Joy Harjo, Gladys Cardiff, and Elizabeth Cook-Lynn. This is an event of historic and cultural importance.