Native American literatures : an introduction / Suzanne Evertsen Lundquist.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lundquist, Suzanne Evertsen.

Series:

Continuum studies in literary genre.

Continuum studies in literary genre

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

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

American literature.

Indians of North America--Intellectual life.

Indians of North America.

Indians in literature.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (325 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Continuum, 2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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, an

Contents:

Contents; Acknowledgments; Chapter One: What Are Native American Literatures?; Chapter Two: Timeline; Chapter Three: How to Read Native American Literatures; Chapter Four: The Best and the Best Known; Chapter Five: Themes in Native American Literatures; Chapter Six: Key Questions; Chapter Seven: Who Are the Major Critics in the Field, and What Are Their Arguments?; Chapter Eight: Selected Further Readings, Reference Works and Research Tools; Chapter Nine: Glossary; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613205575

9781283205573

1283205572

9781441136138

1441136134

OCLC:

741687248