Voice of the turtle : American Indian literature, 1900-1970

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
Subject(s)	Indians of North America--Fiction. American fiction--Indian authors. American fiction--20th century.

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 :

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	PS508.I5 V64 1994	✔ Available	Place Hold