The Mama Poems
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Mama Poems
By (Author) Maurice Kenny
White Pine Press
White Pine Press
1st April 2008
United States
Classifications
Physical Properties
Paperback
64
Width 147mm, Height 228mm, Spine 5mm
113g
Description
The world [Maurice] Kenny opens for us is personal, yet never sentimental. It is a world in which long-dead relatives can appear when they are needed; in which the drum sounds in rituals of curing; a world vibrant with the natural landscape.Joseph Bruchac, Small Press Review
In conjunction with the publication of Connotations, we are pleased to release a new edition of American Book Awardwinner Maurice Kennys The Mama Poems, a cycle of poems centered on the life of Kennys late mother.
Maurice Kenny is one of the major voices of Native American letters. His books of poetry include Tekonwatonti: Molly Brant and Carving Hawk.
Reviews
"The world Kenny opens for us is personal, yet never sentimental. It is a world in which long-dead relatives can appear when they are needed; in which the drum sounds in rituals of curing; a world vibrant with the natural landscape."-Joseph Bruchac, Small
Author Bio
Maurice Kenny is visiting professor at the State University of New York at Potsdam. He lives in Saranac Lake in New York State's Adirondack Mountains.
