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About This Book
WHEREAS: Poems by Layli Long Soldier is a powerful and intimate collection of poetry that confronts the coercive language of the United States government in its responses, treaties, and apologies to Native American peoples and tribes. This book is a significant contribution to contemporary poetry, particularly in the realm of Indigenous literature.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in literature and poetry courses, especially those focusing on Indigenous studies, American literature, and contemporary poetry. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of identity, language, and historical trauma.
History and Editions
WHEREAS was first published on March 7, 2017, by Graywolf Press. The book has been well-received for its innovative use of language and its powerful exploration of historical and personal narratives. It has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including being a finalist for the National Book Award for Poetry and the John Leonard Prize.
Author and Other Works
Layli Long Soldier is the author of WHEREAS. She is a recipient of a 2015 Lannan Literary Fellowship, a 2015 Native Arts and Cultures Foundation National Artist Fellowship, and a 2016 Whiting Writers' Award. Long Soldier's work often explores the intersection of language, identity, and history, making her a significant voice in contemporary literature.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781555977672
- Digital and eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9781555979614
Publication Details
- Publisher: Graywolf Press
- Publication Date: March 7, 2017
- Number of Pages: 114
- Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
- Reprint Edition: Available through various retailers, including BooksRun and AbeBooks.
Awards and Recognition
WHEREAS has been recognized for its innovative and powerful poetry. It is a finalist for the National Book Award for Poetry and the John Leonard Prize, and it has been praised by publications such as The New Yorker and The Atlantic.
Key Features
- Innovative Language: The book uses elliptical prose, blank spaces, crossed-out text, and Lakota words to articulate both the author's identity and her literary undertaking.
- Historical Reckoning: WHEREAS offers a powerful reckoning with historical trauma and the complexities of identity.
- Intimate and Urgent: The movement between collective and personal narratives makes this book intimate and urgent, providing entry points for readers to engage with histories that are not merely about the past.
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for WHEREAS: Poems, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.
