Ripe Chokecherry Moon
Ripe Chokecherry Moon

Author: Patty Johnson

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2008-07-28

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 1435750470

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An historical novel built around the MN fur trade in the early l800's. Francois, an independent trader must deal with American Fur, the Hudson Bay Company and other independents to bring his furs to the Rendezvous at Grand Portage, MN. He's accompanied on his dangerous journey by Merewyn MacKenna, his new bride and his prankster,brothers Jean and Joseph. He also has to deal with Kenneth MacKenna and his bag pipe playing companion, Walking Fox, as well as Poor Eyes, an Ojibwa cook. The novel combines historical facts as well as a host of humorous characters, that help liven up the Minnesota frontier. This is a story of a family connected by murder, revenge and passion.

Chokecherry (and Other Poems)
Chokecherry (and Other Poems)

Author: Lyd Havens

Publisher:

Published: 2021-05-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781735886480

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In Chokecherry, Lyd Havens gathers their griefs: the sudden death of their uncle when they were a child, losing both of their grandparents in the span of a year, estrangement from a parent, and unrequited love, among others. What follows is a bouquet of visceral, unflinching poems that simultaneously lament and rejoice. Through memory and all its unreliability, the landscapes of their genealogy, and allusions to grief in history and art, Havens explores the toll mental illness and addiction have taken on their family, while still giving thanks for the love that has helped them not only survive, but live. Chokecherry is equal parts mourning and celebration, loss and growth, rage and tenderness.

Contemporary American Poetry
Contemporary American Poetry

Author: Lloyd M. Davis

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9780810818293

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Lists over 5,200 titles of books published by American poets between 1973 and 1983.

The Remembered Earth
The Remembered Earth

Author: Geary Hobson

Publisher: UNM Press

Published: 1981

Total Pages: 434

ISBN-13: 9780826305688

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Gives a sampling of the work of contemporary young American Indian writers.

The Feast of the Virgins and Other Poems
The Feast of the Virgins and Other Poems

Author: Hanford Lennox Gordon

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-08-12

Total Pages: 399

ISBN-13:

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Hanford Lennox Gordon's 'The Feast of the Virgins and Other Poems' is a collection of strikingly vivid and emotional poems that delve into themes of love, loss, and the human experience. Gordon's poetic style is rich in symbolism and imagery, drawing readers into a world of deep introspection and contemplation. The poems in this collection are a mix of traditional forms and free verse, showcasing Gordon's versatility and skill as a poet. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, these poems offer a glimpse into the psyche of a bygone era while still resonating with modern readers. Gordon's work stands out for its lyrical beauty and profound insights into the complexities of life and emotion. Hanford Lennox Gordon, a prominent Jamaican poet and playwright, was known for his contributions to Caribbean literature and his exploration of cultural identity. His experiences growing up in Jamaica and later traveling and studying in the United States influenced his writing style and thematic concerns. Gordon's deep connection to his homeland and his keen observations of human nature shine through in 'The Feast of the Virgins and Other Poems'. His work continues to be celebrated for its timeless relevance and universal appeal. I highly recommend 'The Feast of the Virgins and Other Poems' to readers who appreciate thought-provoking poetry that explores the depths of human experience. Gordon's collection offers a unique blend of beauty and introspection that will captivate poetry lovers and literary enthusiasts alike.

Different Hours: Poems
Different Hours: Poems

Author: Stephen Dunn

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2010-10-04

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 0393340287

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Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. A wise and graceful new collection by one of our "major, indispensable poets" (Sidney Lea). The mysteries of Eros and Thanatos, the stubborn endurance of mind and body in the face of diminishment--these are the undercurrents of Stephen Dunn's eleventh volume. "I am interested in exploring the 'different' hours," he says, "not only of one's life, but also of the larger historical and philosophical life beyond the personal."

A Poetry of Remembrance
A Poetry of Remembrance

Author: Levi Romero

Publisher: UNM Press

Published: 2009-07-30

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 0826345107

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Levi Romero recalls the tradiciones of life in northern New Mexico--a way of life seldom represented in American poetry.

Contemporary Native American Authors
Contemporary Native American Authors

Author: Kay Juricek

Publisher: Golden, Colo. : Fulcrum Pub.

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13:

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This comprehensive reference brings together more than 290 Native American writers. Brief biographies-often in the writers' own words-are furnished, along with background information such as tribal affiliations, birthdates and education, awards, and publication highlights. A broad range of fiction and nonfiction writers, poets, playwrights, storytellers, and writers of other genres who have published since 1961 are included.

Chokecherry Places
Chokecherry Places

Author: Merrill Gilfillan

Publisher: Big Earth Publishing

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9781555662271

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In this new book detailing his travels through the American Great Plains, author Merrill Gilfillan continues to elucidate for us, and add to our appreciation of, one of the most ignored and misunderstood areas of our vast American landscape. Like few American writers, Gilfillan has a deep feeling for, and understanding of the western grasslands, which give both dignity and a deep historical sense to our sometimes forgotten heartland.Gilfillan's sense of the land encompasses the plants, wildflowers, and small creatures; the birds that he writes such wonderfully detailed descriptions about; the rivers, watering holes, and butteframed vistas; and, very importantly, the legacy of the Plains tribes of Native Americans who loved this land and fashioned myth and legend about it. By overlaying these myths onto the modern plains landscape, Gilfillan invokes a poignant sense of loss, yet we are also ennobled by the profound sense of the landscape that his vision imparts to us. Gilfillan is a tour guide like no other. His readers are given lovely, lingering descriptions of the overlooked and forgotten, the out-of-the-way and underfoot.