Mohawk Trail

by Beth Brant

Book Overview

This collection of stories, poems, and autobiographical annecdotes deal with the author's several families--those connected by blood, gayness, and membership in the urban working class.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0932379028
• ISBN13: 9780932379023
• Release Date: April 1985
• Publisher: Firebrand Books
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

An inspiring celebration of survival and pride

Beth Brant's "Mohawk Trail" is a richly rewarding tapestry that challenges and inspires the reader on many levels. A Bay of Quinte Mohawk and an out-and-proud lesbian, Brant shares her insights on the struggles and the joys that come from being a part of both these worlds.The text itself is a well-woven blend of fiction, poetry, and autobiographical fragments. The tone ranges from mythic to realistic, from tender to angry. The settings range from a 19th century Native American community to a 1960s mental ward. But from these varied elements Brant has fashioned a truly unified text. And whether she is writing about a grieving Indian mother or a young man facing anti-gay prejudice, Brant brings to her words both power and compassion.If you are interested in Native American literature, women's studies, gay and lesbian studies, or just plain powerful writing, take a walk down the "Mohawk Trail."