She Rises Like the Sun: Invocations of the Goddess by Contemporary American Women Poets

by Janine Canan (Editor)

This award-winning anthology contains poetry by 29 outstanding contemporary American women poets invoking and celebrating the reality of the Goddess. The poets include Maya Angelou, Diane di Prima, Judy Grahn, Joy Harjo, Linda Hogan, Carolyn Kizer, Denise Levertov, Robin Morgan and Marge Piercy. Illustrated by Mayumi Oda.

Genres: Poetry, Goddess

226 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1989

Reviews

[Anabel hehe · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m trying to get into poetry again. Some of these authors I really didn’t enjoy but others I felt very connected to. Regardless, the imagery and invocations of female gods and women’s importance in life and culture and land was so present in every poem, it was very well cultivated. Happy with this one

[Joseph Carrabis · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are few things better than good poetry and She Rises Like the Sun has some of the best. Well worth a read whether you're a poetry aficionado or not and one I'll keep on my bookshelf for years to come.

[Kathryn · Rating 1 out of 5]

Stopped reading. The introduction referenced a female writer that abuses children. That’s not divine goddess energy. I just couldn’t read further or trust the rest of the book.

[Lindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Women poets empowering our own writing experiences.

[butterflygloss · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite book of poetry of all time. So empowering and insightful; I immediately had a bond with it right as I started reading. For all women out there, this is a must-read.