Ruoff, A. LaVonne Brown. Literatures of the American Indian / [electronic resource] / by A. LaVonne Brown Ruoff.. — New York : : Chelsea House Publishers,, c1991.. — 111 p. : : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm. — (The Indians of North America). - Indians of North America (Chelsea House Publishers) .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 104-106) and index.

Indians of North America: Conflict and survival -- First American literature -- Ceremony and song -- Telling stories: Picture essay -- Painting tradition -- Oratory and autobiography -- Writing in English: 1772-1967 -- Literary renaissance: 1968-present -- Works cited -- Bibliography.



Анотація:
Examines the history, evolution, and culture of the American Indians, discussing both oral and written literature. Ritual dramas, pictographs, songs, speeches, myths, legends, autobiographies, poems, and stories describe the Native American cultural heritage.



ISBN: 1555466885 9781555466886 0791003701 (pbk.) 9780791003701 (pbk.)

LCCN: 90044893

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 930073576

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Indians of North America--History.
Indians of North America--Social life and customs.
Indians of North America--Social life and customs.
Indians of North America--History.
Indiens--Histoire--Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.--Amérique du Nord
Indiens--Moeurs et coutumes--Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.--Amérique du Nord
Indianen.
Geschichte.
Literatur.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Indianer.
USA.

LC Class. No.: E77.4 / .R96 1991

Dewey Class. No.: 973/.0497