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Author
Publisher
Holy Cow! Press
Pub. Date
©1990.
Language
English
Description
"Young Bear draws heavily upon ancient traditions while creating dramatic versions of the harshness of modern tribal life, the Vietnam War, and exploitation of the land. At the same time, images from nature, such as the kingfisher or the eagle, reflect the human condition. Includes original Mesquakie songs translated by the author."--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Grove Press
Pub. Date
1996.
Language
English
Description
Indians weigh modernity versus ancient ways. The story is told through the eyes of a reservation Indian from Iowa who became a poet. By virtue of his profession he is keeper of his people's myths, traditions and prophecies. By the author of Black Eagle Child.
Author
Publisher
University of Iowa Press
Pub. Date
©2001.
Language
English
Description
"Poet, novelist, and performing artist Ray Young Bear is a tribal member of the Meskwaki Nation of central Iowa. The narrator in this, his latest collection of poetry, is alter ego and spiritual seeker Edgar Bearchild, who balances the hapless polarities of life in the Black Eagle Child Settlement with wry humor, a powerful intelligence, and the occasional glass of Merlot. Bearchild is forever infused with revelations both modern and ancient, forever...