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Ray Young Bear, A Native American Poet, Reading From His Work. Manifestation Wolverine: The Collected Poetry Of Ray Young Bear

Ray Young Bear is one of the most important and influential Native American poets writing today. His work has been praised for its beauty, its power, and its ability to speak to the human condition in a universal way.

The Collected Poetry of Ray Young Bear brings together all of his published poems, from his early work in the 1970s to his most recent work. This book is a major literary event, and it is sure to be a valuable resource for scholars, students, and readers of all ages.

Manifestation Wolverine: The Collected Poetry of Ray Young Bear

by John Woolf

5 out of 5

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Young Bear's poetry is often deeply personal, drawing on his own experiences as a Native American man growing up in the Midwest. He writes about his childhood on the Meskwaki Settlement in Iowa, his experiences with racism and discrimination, and his search for identity. But Young Bear's poetry is also universal, speaking to the human condition in a way that is both timeless and timely.

Young Bear's poetry is characterized by its use of language, its imagery, and its rhythms. He is a master of language, and his poems are full of rich and evocative imagery. He also uses rhythm to create a sense of movement and energy in his poems.

The Collected Poetry of Ray Young Bear is a major work of American literature. It is a book that will be read and studied for generations to come.

Praise for The Collected Poetry of Ray Young Bear

"Ray Young Bear is one of the most important and influential Native American poets writing today. His work is essential reading for anyone interested in Native American literature or American poetry." - Robert Pinsky

"The Collected Poetry of Ray Young Bear is a major literary event. This book brings together all of Young Bear's published poems, from his early work in the 1970s to his most recent work. It is a must-have for any serious reader of poetry." - Joy Harjo

"Ray Young Bear is a master of language, and his poems are full of rich and evocative imagery. He also uses rhythm to create a sense of movement and energy in his poems. The Collected Poetry of Ray Young Bear is a major work of American literature." - Sherman Alexie

About the Author

Ray Young Bear was born in 1950 on the Meskwaki Settlement in Iowa. He is a member of the Meskwaki Nation, and his work often draws on his experiences as a Native American man growing up in the Midwest. Young Bear has published numerous books of poetry, including "Black Eagle Child: Poems" (1992),"The Rock Thrower" (1997),and "Powwow" (2003). He has also received numerous awards for his work, including the National Book Award for Poetry in 1993.

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Manifestation Wolverine: The Collected Poetry of Ray Young Bear

by John Woolf

5 out of 5