Luminaries of the Humble (Sun Tracks)
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| Rating | : | 4.10 (832 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0816514658 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 148 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Elizabeth Woody's Luminaries of the Humble shows an extraordinarily versatile poetic voice in the making." —Parabola
"The petroglyphs on rock in the Columbia River Gorge are part of my literary heritage," she writes. In opening remarks, Woody shares anecdotes of her youth that contributed to her sense of personal history and her development as a poet. This collection of poems by one of the Pacific Northwest's finest poets focuses on the land and people of that region, especially the Plateau Indian tribes and the contemporary issues that affect their lives. Through her work, non-Native readers can learn to see through popular misinterpretations of Native cultures that are often mistaken for truth. Luminaries of the Humble offers images of the Northwest's natural environment, with its rivers and diverse landscapes, while also conveying the author's deep personal insights, experiences, and und
"Stunningly beautiful!" according to Lenora G.. Woody is not only one of the best poets I've ever read, or had the honor to meet (I took a class from her several years ago), she is also the new Oregon State Poet Laureate, and this book shows why she was chosen for that honor!While I consider her poetry easily accessible by any one who reads it, her poems are not to be devoured as French fries&