Dictionary of Native American Literature (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780815315605)

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. Packed with information that was once scattered and scarce, the Dictionary of Native American Literature -a valuable one-volume resource-is sure to appeal to everyone interested in Native American history, culture, and literature.

Author: Andrew Wiget
ISBN-10: 0815315600
ISBN-13: 9780815315605
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 10/01/1994
Pages: 616
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.17lbs
Size: 9.32h x 6.26w x 1.33d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 04/01/1995 pg. 1442
Library Journal 01/01/1995 pg. 82
LJ Best Reference Sources 04/15/1995 pg. 38