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Words Under the Words: Selected Poems

by Naomi Shihab Nye · 1994

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Words Under the Wordsgathers into a single volume the finest poems by one of the most exciting, accessible poets in America today. This long-awaited collection draws from Naomi Shihab Nye's three critically acclaimed books: Different Ways to Pray, Yellow Glove,and National Poetry Series winner, Hugging the Jukebox.

Themes
diversity
Setting
Middle East
Audience
adultyoung adult
Length
short · 160 pages
Form
poetry

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