Leslie Marmon Silko: A Literary Companion (McFarland Literary Companions Book 10)

This Comprehensive, Encyclopedic Text Offers An Overview Of The Life, Career, And Works Of Leslie Marmon Silko, An Accomplished Poet, Novelist And Memoirist. Topics Include Genres, Characters, Themes, Issues, And Glossary Of Pueblo Terms. This Will Aid Scholars And Readers Interested In The Work And Career Of The First Internationally-acclaimed Native Woman Author In The United States--provided By Publisher. Introduction -- Chronology Of Silko's Life And Works -- Silko Genealogy -- Leslie Marmon Silko: A Literary Companion Mary Ellen Snodgrass. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This companion, appropriate for the lay reader and researcher alike, provides analysis of characters, plots, humor, symbols, philosophies, and classic themes from the writings and tellings of Leslie Marmon Silko, the celebrated novelist, poet, memoirist and Native American wisewoman. The text opens with an annotated chronology of Silko's multiracial heritage, life and works, followed by a family tree of the Leslie-Marmon families that clarifies relationships of the people who fill her autobiographical musings. In the main text, 87 A-to-Z entries combine literary and cultural commentary with generous citations from primary and secondary sources and comparisons to classic and popular literature. Back matter includes a glossary of Pueblo terms and a list of 43 questions for research, writing projects, and discussion. This much-needed text will aid both scholars and casual readers interested in the work and career of the first internationally-acclaimed native woman author in the United States. This companion, appropriate for the lay reader and researcher alike, provides analysis of characters, plots, humour, symbols, philosophies, and classic themes from the writings and tellings of Leslie Marmon Silko, the celebrated novelist, poet, memoirist and Native American wisewoman. Acknowledgments 7 Table of Contents 8 Preface 10 Introduction 12 Chronology of Silko’s Life and Works 14 Silko Genealogy 46 Leslie Marmon Silko 50 Glossary 358 Appendix A 366 Appendix B 375 Bibliography 382 Index 402