When the Light of World Was Subdued - Joy Harjo

When the Light of the World Was Subdued, Our Songs Came Through | Eiteljorg Museum Store

This landmark Indigenous poetry anthology edited by Joy Harjo brings together more than 160 poets from nearly 100 Native nations across North America. Spanning centuries of oral tradition, early writings, and contemporary verse, the collection celebrates resilience, identity, and the enduring power of Indigenous voices.

A powerful Native literature publication honoring storytelling, song, and the living legacy of Indigenous poetry.