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Native guard
Poems
Book • 2005
Natasha Trethewey's "Native Guard" is a powerful collection of poems that explores themes of race, identity, and memory in the American South.
The poems delve into the experiences of the Native Guard, a group of African American soldiers who served during the Civil War. Trethewey's evocative language and imagery create a moving and unforgettable reading experience.
The collection explores the complexities of history and the enduring impact of the past on the present.
The poems are both personal and political, offering a unique perspective on the African American experience.
The book's exploration of history, identity, and the power of language is both insightful and emotionally resonant.
The poems delve into the experiences of the Native Guard, a group of African American soldiers who served during the Civil War. Trethewey's evocative language and imagery create a moving and unforgettable reading experience.
The collection explores the complexities of history and the enduring impact of the past on the present.
The poems are both personal and political, offering a unique perspective on the African American experience.
The book's exploration of history, identity, and the power of language is both insightful and emotionally resonant.
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's first poetry collection, focusing on the experiences of the Native Guard.

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Natasha Trethewey

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A Conversation with Pulitzer-Winning Poet Natasha Trethewey
Wspomniana przez Michała Choińskiego jako zbiór wierszy, za który autorka otrzymała nagrodę Pulitzera w 2007 roku.

Raport o książkach – „James” Percival Everett
Mentioned as the inspiration for the title of the opening poem in the collection.

Frank X Walker, "Load in Nine Times: Poems" (Liveright, 2024)