Dictionary of Native American Literature Contributor(s): Wiget, Andrew (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0815315600 ISBN-13: 9780815315605 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $266.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 1994 Annotation: The "Dictionary of Native American Literature" is a unique, comprehensive, and authoritative guide to the oral and written literatures of Native Americans. It lays the perfect foundation for understanding the works of Native. The book features reports on the oral traditions of various tribes and topics such as the relation of the Bible, dreams, oratory, humor, autobiography, and federal land policies to Native American literature. Eight additional essays cover teaching Native American literature, new fiction, new theater, and other important topics, and there are bio-critical essays on more than 40 writers ranging from William Apes (who in the early 19th century denounced white society's treatment of his people) to contemporary poet Ray Young Bear. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Native American |
Dewey: 897 |
LCCN: 94003811 |
Series: Garland Reference Library of the Humanities |
Physical Information: 1.33" H x 6.26" W x 9.32" (2.17 lbs) 616 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: First Published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company. |