Voice of the turtle : American Indian literature, 1900-1970 / edited and with an introduction by Paula Gunn Allen.
Other author/creator | Allen, Paula Gunn. |
Format | Book and Print |
Edition | 1st ed. |
Publication Info | New York : Ballantine Books, 1994. |
Description | xii, 321 pages ; 25 cm |
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Contents | A red girl's reasoning / E. Pauline Johnson -- The war maiden ; The singing spirit / Charles A. Eastman (Ohiyesa) -- The coming of death ; The coming of spring / Arthur C. Parker -- Coyote juggles his eyes ; from Cogewea : the half-blood / Morning Dove (Humishuma) -- Pretty-shield's medicine ; Women and war / Pretty-shield and Frank B. Linderman -- First days at Carlisle / Luther Standing Bear -- The return / Estelle Armstrong -- The problem of Old Harjo ; The singing bird / John M. Oskison -- The great vision / Black Elk and John G. Neihardt -- The widespread enigma concerning Blue-Star Woman / Zitkala-Ša -- from Sundown / John Joseph Mathews -- Train time ; Snowfall / D'Arcy McNickle -- School off the reservation / Don C. Talayesva -- Feast day / N. Scott Momaday -- The angry truck / Ronald Rogers -- The promised visit / Grey Cohoe -- Woman singing / Simon J. Ortiz. |
Abstract | An overview of American Indian literature, from early oral history to bestselling books. The works of 17 authors are featured, including A Red Girl's Reasoning by E. Pauline Johnson, The War Maidens by Charles A. Eastman, and The Longhair from the book, House Made of Dawn by N. Scott Momaday. |
General note | "A One World book"--T.p. verso. |
Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
LCCN | 93039438 |
ISBN | 0345375262 : |
Available Items
Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
Joyner | General Stacks | PS508.I5 V64 1994 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |