
Speaking for the generations
About this book
Now it is My Turn to Stand. At Acoma Pueblo meetings, members rise and announce their intention to speak. In that moment they are recognized and heard.
In Speaking for the Generations, Acoma Pueblo poet Simon Ortiz brings together contemporary Native American writers to take their turn. Each offers an evocation of herself or himself, describing the personal, social, and cultural influences on her or his development as a writer. Although each writer's viewpoint is personal and unique, together they reflect the rich tapestry of today's Native literature.
Subjects
Indian authorsTheoryIndians of North AmericaIntellectual lifeHistory and criticismAmerican literatureAmerican AuthorsAuthorshipBiographyAmerican literature, indian authorsAuthors, americanIndians of north america, biographyAmerican literature, history and criticism, 20th century