| Ravensong - A Novel Contributor(s): Maracle, Lee (Author) |
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ISBN: 0889615977 ISBN-13: 9780889615977 Publisher: Women's Press (UK) OUR PRICE: $37.95 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Indigenous Studies |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 6" W x 9" (0.60 lbs) 198 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Set along the Pacific Northwest Coast in the 1950s, Ravensong tells the story of an urban Native community devastated by an influenza epidemic. Stacey, a 17-year-old Native girl, struggles with the clash between white society's values and her family's traditional ways, knowing that her future lies somewhere in between. Celia, her sister, has visions from the past, while Raven warns of an impending catastrophe before the two cultures reconcile. In this passionate story about a young woman's quest for answers, author Lee Maracle speaks unflinchingly of the gulf between two cultures: a gulf that Raven says must be bridged. Ravensong is a moving drama that includes elements of prophecy, mythology, cultural critique, and humour. Featuring a preface by Lee Maracle and cover art by Metis artist Christi Belcourt, this revitalized edition is ideal for use in Literature and Gender and Women's Studies programs. |
Contributor Bio(s): Maracle, Lee: - Lee Maracle, a member of the Sto lō nation, is one of Canada's most prolific and celebrated authors. In addition to receiving the Premier's Award for Excellence in the Arts (2014), the Anne Green Award (2016), and the Bonham Centre Award (2017), Maracle is an instructor in Indigenous Studies at the University of Toronto and the recipient of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal (2009) for her work encouraging writing among Indigenous youth. |