Native American Literatures: An Introduction (Continuum Studies in Literary Genre) (Literary Genres)

Following the structure of other titles in the Continuum Introductions to Literary Genres series, Native American Literatures includes: A broad definition of the genre and its essential elements. A timeline of developments within the genre. Critical concerns to bear in mind while reading in the genre. Detailed readings of a range of widely taught texts. In-depth analysis of major themes and issues. Signposts for further study within the genre. A summary of the most important criticism in the field. A glossary of terms. An annotated, critical reading list. This book offers students, writers, and serious fans a window into some of the most popular topics, styles and periods in this subject. Authors studied in Native American Literatures include: N. Scott Momaday, Leslie Marmon Silko, Louise Erdrich, James Welch, Linda Hogan, Gerald Vizenor, Sherman Alexie, Louis Owens, Thomas King, Michael Dorris, Simon Ortiz, Cater Revard and Daine Glancy MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict MuPDF error: syntax error: invalid key in dict Contents 6 Acknowledgments 8 Chapter One: What Are Native American Literatures? 10 Chapter Two: Timeline 20 Chapter Three: How to Read Native American Literatures 26 Chapter Four: The Best and the Best Known 40 Chapter Five: Themes in Native American Literatures 204 Chapter Six: Key Questions 262 Chapter Seven: Who Are the Major Critics in the Field, and What Are Their Arguments? 286 Chapter Eight: Selected Further Readings, Reference Works and Research Tools 306 Chapter Nine: Glossary 314 A 314 B 314 C 314 D 314 E 315 F 315 H 315 I 315 L 316 M 316 N 316 O 317 P 317 R 317 S 317 T 318 W 318 Index 320 A 320 B 320 C 320 D 320 E 321 F 321 G 321 H 321 I 321 J 321 K 322 L 322 M 322 N 322 O 323 P 323 R 323 S 323 T 323 U 324 V 324 W 324 "Following the structure of other titles in the Continuum Introductions to Literary Genres series, Native American Literatures includes: A broad definition of the genre and its essential elements. A timeline of developments within the genre. Critical concerns to bear in mind while reading in the genre. Detailed readings of a range of widely taught texts. In-depth analysis of major themes and issues. Signposts for further study within the genre. A summary of the most important criticism in the field. A glossary of terms. An annotated, critical reading list. This book offers students, writers, and serious fans a window into some of the most popular topics, styles and periods in this subject. Authors studied in Native American Literatures include: N. Scott Momaday, Leslie Marmon Silko, Louise Erdrich, James Welch, Linda Hogan, Gerald Vizenor, Sherman Alexie, Louis Owens, Thomas King, Michael Dorris, Simon Ortiz, Cater Revard and Daine Glancy."--Pub. desc The awkward plural in the title reflects the plurality of Native American culture and the multiplicity of types of oral and written literature that comprise the artistic expressions of Native peoples within the US. Lundquist, who is not identified, looks at such aspects as how to read Native American literatures, the best and the best known, themes, key questions, and major critics. A substantially annotated bibliography of research materials is included, along with a glossary of terms used. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR