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Poetry Canadian

Splitting the Heart

by (author) Janet Marie Rogers

Publisher
Ekstasis Editions
Initial publish date
Oct 2007
Category
Canadian
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781897430040
    Publish Date
    Oct 2007
    List Price
    $21.95

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Description

A powerful debut by indigenous performance poet Janet Marie Rogers, Splitting the Heart throbs with the vitality of a Native drum and wail's with a warrior's wisdom. Both Mohawk warrior and Westcoast woman, Rogers' poems speak of the trials of her people, balanced by exquisite love poems, transcendent in their earthiness. The book includes a CD with 10 pieces performed by the poet.

About the author

A Mohawk writer from the Six Nations territory in southern Ontario, Janet Marie Rogers was born in Vancouver and now lives in Victoria, B.C. Originally a visual artist, Rogers later channeled her creative energy into writing, exploring poetry, drama, fiction and fantasy. Splitting the Heart is her first book.

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