First published 2003
Spanning decades, "Original Fire" collects poems from acclaimed author Louise Erdrich's previous works, alongside nineteen new verses. Erdrich's lyrical language evokes the land, its people, and their complex relationships - a mother's fierce protection, a daughter's longing, a couple's intimate moments. Through these vivid snapshots, Erdrich weaves a tapestry of Native American life, its joys and sorrows, tragedies and hopes. At the heart of this collection lies a universal yearning for connection, for a place to call home, even as the ground shifts beneath one's feet.
Genres: american-fiction, american, poetry, 21st-century, native-american
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical
Tropes: found-family
Period: Spanning Decades
176 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins