The nature of Native American poetry

Wilson, Norma 1946- (Author).

Summary: Essays introduce and critique the works of eight modern and upcoming Native American poets, and study how Native Americans have been influenced and have in turn influenced British and American literature.

Record details

ISBN: 0826322581 (alk. paper)
ISBN: 9780826322586 (alk. paper)
ISBN: 082632259X (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9780826322593 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Physical Description: print
xi, 164 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Albuquerque : University of New Mexico Press, c2001.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-144) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

The nature of Native American poetry -- The mythic continuum : the poetry of Carter Revard -- Affirmations of identity : the poetry of N. Scott Momaday -- Language as a way of life : the poetry of Simon J. Ortiz -- Spirit voices : the poetry of Lance Henson -- An instrument for song : the poetry of Roberta Hill -- Translating the world : the poetry of Linda Hogan -- Nesting in the ruins : the poetry of Wendy Rose -- The ground speaks : the poetry of Joy Harjo -- The new generation.