I Climb the Mesas

"I Climb the Mesas: Collected Poems of Paula Gunn Allen" offers a comprehensive retrospective of the influential feminist Native American poet. This anthology delves into the landscapes of the Southwest while addressing prevalent misconceptions about Native women throughout history. Accompanied by forewords from her nephew, activist Lee Francis IV, and her daughter, this volume showcases Allen's extensive career, including previously hard-to-find chapbooks, celebrating her status as a pioneering figure in Native poetry.