Traditional Literatures of the American Indian

First published: February 1, 1981

Description

Presents and analyzes complete oral texts from the Native American traditions, with essays by leading scholars examining the subtle artistry of form and content that gives spoken stories and myths an enduring vitality in native communities, and explaining the meaning, purpose, and structure of the tales.

Subjects

Indian literature Translations into English History and criticism Legends Indians of North America North America Folklore Indian Folk literature Indian literature, history and criticism Folk literature, history and criticism

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