PURDY: NOTHING BUT TRUTH _p

By John L. Purdy and James Ruppert

Book Overview

This anthology includes some of the best works of Native American Literature -- with a good representation of major authors, geographic dispersion, gender balance, and a variety of genres. Its illustrative and popular material promote a deeper appreciation of different themes and approaches. Complete works that have become classics in the field, combined with ones from the modern era, make this collection rich in historical and theoretical context. KEY TOPICS: Selections of non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and drama, include works by Paula Gunn Allen, Elizabeth Cook-Lynn, Carter Revard, Leslie Marmon Silko, Sherman Alexie, Kimberly Blaeser, Peter Blue Cloud, Louise Erdrich, Scott N. Momaday, Simon Ortiz, and many more. An effective introduction to Native American Literature for readers interested in this area of writing.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0130116424
• ISBN13: 9780130116420
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: Pearson Education
• Length: 640 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.6" x 7.2"

Customer Reviews

Nothing But The Truth

This is an excellent anthology of Native American Literature. I will use it for my Native American Studies courses!