Dictionary of Native American Literature

TheDictionary of Native American Literatureis a unique, comprehensive, and authoritative guide to the oral and written literatures of Native Americans. It lays the perfect foundation for understanding the works of Native. The book features reports on the oral traditions of various tribes and topics such as the relation of the Bible, dreams, oratory, humor, autobiography, and federal land policies to Native American literature. Eight additional essays cover teaching Native American literature, new fiction, new theater, and other important topics, and there are bio-critical essays on more than 40 writers ranging from William Apes (who in the early 19th century denounced white society's treatment of his people) to contemporary poet Ray Young Bear. Packed with information that was once scattered and scarce, theDictionary of Native American Literature-a valuable one-volume resource-is sure to appeal to everyone interested in Native American history, culture, and literature.Wiget, Andrew is the author of 'Dictionary of Native American Literature ', published 1994 under ISBN 9780815315605 and ISBN 0815315600.