Voice of the Turtle: American Indian Literature, 1900-1970
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (613 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0345375262 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 321 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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Pauline Johnson, Charles A. Eastman, and N. Scott Momaday. Tour.. Exploring such essential themes as transformation and change, an anthology of native American literature encompasses the works of seventeen authors, including E
Yet odd critical judgments mar the volume. Eastman and John M. And such relatively minor figures as Arthur Parker and Estelle Armstrong are represented, as well as works that were coauthored by whites and whose authorial voice and authenticity are difficult to apprehend. Author tour. . Oskison, for example) while excluding the work of other, equally important writers (such as Alexander Posey and Ella Cara Deloria). She also provides a solid introduction, which puts the collected pieces in historical context, and she ushers in each selection with a brief explanatory note. One wonders why Allen included multiple pieces by some
Five Stars KAT Great book.. "An eclectic mix of First American writing." according to Daniel C. Hall. This stuff for the most part will not win any awards in the Ivy League. It is never the less a solid and readable collection of short stories you won't find elsewhere. I've enjoyed this one a little better than it's companion volume. Your mileage may vary.