At Crow's Nest Pass

At Crow's Nest Pass

by E. Pauline Johnson

“At Crow’s Nest Pass” is a poem by E. Pauline Johnson, also known as Tekahionwake, a celebrated Canadian poet and author of the Six Nations of the Grand River. It is part of her 1917 collection *Flint and Feather: Collected Verse*. The poem explores the beauty and power of the Crow's Nest Pass in the Canadian Rockies, contrasting the rugged landscape with the quiet contemplation of a lone figure witnessing the scene. The poem uses vivid imagery and strong symbolism to convey a sense of awe and wonder at the natural world. It also touches on themes of human connection to the land and the enduring strength of nature. Johnson’s work is known for its blend of traditional Indigenous storytelling with Western literary conventions, making her a significant figure in Canadian literature.

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Emily Pauline Johnson, also known as Tekahionwake, was a Canadian poet, writer, and performer. She was born on March 10, 1861, on the Six Nations reserve near Brantford, Ontario. Johnson was of Mohawk...

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