The Routledge companion to Native American literature / edited by Deborah L. Madsen.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Madsen, Deborah L.

Series:

Routledge handbooks

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

American literature--Indian authors--History and criticism.

American literature.

American literature--Indian authors.

American literature--Indian authors--Themes, motives.

Indians in literature.

Group identity--United States.

Group identity.

United States.

Indians of North America--Ethnic identity.

Indians of North America.

Indians of North America--Intellectual life.

Indians of North America--Social conditions.

Indians of North America--Social life and customs.

United States--Civilization.

Civilization.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxvi, 524 pages) : illustrations ; [circa 23-29] cm

Other Title:

Companion to Native American literature

Native American literature

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2016.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

"The Routledge companion to Native American literature engages the multiple scenes of tension -- historical, political, cultural, and aesthetic -- that constitutes a problematic legacy in terms of community identity, ethnicity, gender and sexuality, language, and sovereignty in the study of Native American literature. This important and timely addition to the field provides context for issues that enter into Native American literary texts through allusions, references, and language use. The volume presents over forty essays by leading and emerging international scholars and analyses: - regional, cultural, racial and sexual identities in Native American literature - key historical moments from the earliest period of colonial contact to the present - worldviews in relation to issues such as health, spirituality, animals, and physical environments - traditions of cultural creation that are key to understanding the styles, allusions, and language of Native American Literature - the impact of differing literary forms of Native American literature. This collection provides a map of the critical issues central to the discipline, as well as uncovering new perspectives and new directions for the development of the field. It supports academic study and also assists general readers who require a comprehensive yet manageable introduction to the contexts essential to approaching Native American Literature. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the past, present and future of this literary culture" -- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

pt. 1. Identities

part 2. Key moments

part 3. Sovereignties

part 4. Traditions

part 5. Literary forms.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. [London, Eng. : Taylor and Francis, 2015]. PDF file created from digital scan of print book.

ISBN:

9781315777344

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.