An American Sunrise: Poems by Joy Harjo

An American Sunrise: Poems

Joy Harjo

144 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

nonfiction history poetry race emotional reflective medium-paced

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In this stunning collection, Joy Harjo finds blessings in the abundance of her homeland and confronts the site where the Mvskoke people, including her own ancestors, were forcibly displaced. From her memory of her mother's death, to her beginnings...

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Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 79%
inspiring 36%
challenging 34%
hopeful 32%
informative 32%
sad 32%
dark 11%
adventurous 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 2%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 24%
slow 23%

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