'Poet Warrior' Centers On The Role Of Poetry, Art And Music In Joy Harjo's Life
More than an autobiography following a strict chronological path and detailing all major events, this book focuses on the role of art in the U.S. poet laureate's life and her development as an artist.
by Gabino Iglesias
Sep 08, 2021
3 minutes
Joy Harjo's Poet Warrior is a wonderful hybrid text that mixes memoir, poetry, songs, and dreams into something unique that opens a window into the most important events of Harjo's life and invites readers to reconnect with themselves — as well as with the land and the knowledge of their people.
is a spiritual companion to Harjo's first memoir, but it operates alone and reading the first memoir isn't a requirement in order to enjoy . More than an autobiography following a strict chronological progression
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