Native American Literatures: An Encyclopedia of Works, Characters, Authors, and Themes

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From the earliest times, Native Americans developed a strong oral tradition. In the shift towards literacy, they began telling their stories through the medium of the written word. This text provides coverage of literature written by Native Americans from the 18th century to 1998. Kathy Whitson provides summaries of the stories and an analysis of the literature from the earliest writings of Samson Occum and George Copway to the latest works of contemporary quthors Louise Erdrich and Sherman Alexie. Entries cover authors, works, characters, and topics of historical or cultural interest.

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"Highly recommended for all high school and college reference collections." - Library Journal "Whitson's title is unique for its focus on literary characters ... and a necessary addition to libraries at institutions teaching American Indian literature ... and literature by women of color." - Choice "This thoughtful overview will support research on a novel, an author, or the literature." - School Library Journal "This volume would be a useful addition to public and academic libraries." - American Libraries

Author Bio

Kathy J. Whitson, Ph.D., is associate professor of English at Eureka College in Eureka, IL, specializing in Native American literatures.