Traditional Literatures of the American Indian
Traditional Literatures of the American Indian1981
About this book
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.
Details
- First published
- 1981
- OL Work ID
- OL2753121W
Subjects
Indian literatureTranslations into EnglishHistory and criticismLegendsIndians of North AmericaNorth AmericaFolkloreIndian Folk literatureIndian literature, history and criticismFolk literature, history and criticism