Night Is a Sharkskin Drum

Haunani-Kay Trask
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Night Is a Sharkskin Drum is a lyrical evocation of Hawaii by a Native poet whose ancestral land has been scarred by tourism, the American military, and urbanization. Grounded in the ancient grandeur and beauty of Hawaii, this collection is a haunted and haunting love song for a beloved homeland under assault.
Genres: PoetryIndigenous
88 Pages

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