The Cambridge Companion to Native American Literature (Cambridge Companions to Literature) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521822831 ISBN 13: 9780521822831

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2005

Synopsis

Invisible, marginal, expected - these words trace the path of recognition for American Indian literature written in English since the late eighteenth century. This Companion chronicles and celebrates that trajectory by defining relevant institutional, historical, cultural, and gender contexts, by outlining the variety of genres written since the 1770s, and also by focusing on significant authors who established a place for Native literature in literary canons in the 1970s (Momaday, Silko, Welch, Ortiz, Vizenor), achieved international recognition in the 1980s (Erdrich), and performance-celebrity status in the 1990s (Harjo and Alexie). In addition to the seventeen chapters written by respected experts - Native and non-Native; American, British and European scholars - the Companion includes bio-bibliographies of forty authors, maps, suggestions for further reading, and a timeline which details major works of Native American literature and mainstream American literature, as well as significant social, cultural and historical events. An essential overview of this powerful literature.

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Review:

'An impressive collection of essays! Porter and Roemer have nicely framed a conversation by scholars on what native literature was, is, and will become in the 21st century. Readers will find diversity in this volume - and by that I mean essays on poetry, fiction, history, and theater, and culture.' LeAnne Howe, Author of Shell Shaker

'It is a distinguished work, clear in its writing, fortunate in its selections, thoroughly available to a wide audience, and expertly researched. Here is an invaluable resource, not only for students and teachers of Native American literature, but for anyone who has an interest in the subject. It is at once an excellent guide and the best of companions.' N. Scott Momaday

'A serious, insightful and in-depth resource guide.' Simon J. Ortiz

'... it will provide a very thorough and thoughtful overview to the subject of Native American writing, the complexities of its study, and the major authors who comprise its current canon.' American Studies Today

'... a highly informative volume. ... well bound and clearly printed. ... highly recommended for all libraries purchasing materials on North American literatures, culture and history.' Reference Reviews

Book Description:

The Companion to Native American Literature provides a wide-ranging overview of a relatively new field of literary-cultural studies, covering literatures in English by American Indians of many genres from the 1770s to present day, and including maps, author bio-bibliographies, and a timeline of major literary works and historical events.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0521822831
• ISBN 13: 9780521822831
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 368
• Editor: Porter Joy, Roemer Kenneth M.