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Flood Song

Sherwin Bitsui

Sherwin Bitsui is a young Dinéeacute; Navajo poet drawing on traditional song, storytelling, and surrealistic poetics.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Copper Canyon Press
  • Publish Date: Oct 1st, 2009
  • Pages: 120
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.30in - 6.90in - 0.40in - 0.40lb
  • EAN: 9781556593086
  • Categories: American - GeneralSubjects & Themes - Places

About the Author

Sherwin Bitsui was born in 1975 in Fort Defiance, Arizona. He is Diné (Navajo) and has a profound connection to his culture. His acclaimed first book of poems, Shapeshift, appeared in 2003. He has been honored by the Witter Bynner Foundation, and his work has appeared widely, including American Poet, The Iowa Review, Frank, and Red Ink.

Praise for this book

"Bitsui's poetry is elegant, probative and original. His vision connects worlds." --New Mexico Magazine "What is exciting about Shapeshift is the fresh voice and perspective it introduces to Native American and Navajo literature. The times and attitudes have changed, and Shapeshift does not ignore this fact. . . . A must-read for anyone interested in discovering a new Native American author." --Navajo Times "His images can tilt on the side of surrealism, yet his work can be compellingly accessible." --Arizona Daily Star