Publisher's Synopsis
Flint And Feather: The Complete Poems Of E. Pauline Johnson, Tekahionwake is a collection of poetry by E. Pauline Johnson, a Canadian writer and performer of Mohawk and English descent. First published in 1922, the book features all of Johnson's known poems, including those previously published in her collections, ""The White Wampum"" and ""Canadian Born"". The poems in Flint And Feather cover a range of themes, including nature, love, patriotism, and Indigenous culture. Many of the poems are written from the perspective of a First Nations woman and reflect Johnson's experiences growing up in a mixed-race family and as a performer in Canada and the United States. In addition to the poems, the book includes an introduction by Johnson's literary executor, T.G. Marquis, and a biographical sketch of Johnson's life. The book has been praised for its contribution to Canadian literature and for preserving the legacy of E. Pauline Johnson as an important figure in Indigenous and women's writing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
