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Natasha Trethewey's "Native Guard" explores the forgotten history of black soldiers in the Civil War through poignant poems. The audio-enhanced edition includes recordings of the Pulitzer Prize-winning collection read by Trethewey herself, along with an interview detailing her upbringing in the South as the daughter of a white father and black mother. The title poem imagines a former slave's life at a Union prison, reflecting on themes of race, memory, and personal history. Trethewey's work beautifully intertwines national and personal experiences in a moving tribute to her heritage and the overlooked stories of the past.

Pages

66

Publisher

Ecco