native americans in literature

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of American writer and activist Helen Hunt Jackson, who is recognized for her efforts to improve the treatment of Native Americans in the United States. Presented in English and Spanish.

Provides brief biographical information on eleven Native American women writers and discusses their work through critical excerpts. Includes a bibliography of works written by each featured author.

Analyzes five children's books to see how they misrepresent Native peoples by constructing an image rather than a reality of Native life; looks at various picture books, adapted folktales, and novels to see how well they have retained cultural realities; features annotated reading lists; and examines the writing of Canadian Inuit author Michael Kusugak.

Literary Masters is one series of the trio that makes up the Gale Study Guides to Great Literature (the others are Literary Masterpieces and Literary Topics). Each Literary Masters volume introduces a significant author and covers basic biographical information. N. Scott Momaday is a Native American author. His novels and poetry celebrate his heritage.

Traces the development of Native American fiction.

Presents a selection of critical essays written in response to Leslie Marmon Silko's "Ceremony, " the story of a young Native American who embarks on a quest for meaning and sanity after his release from a veteran's hospital following World War II, and includes an interview with the author.

Studies the works of award-winning author Leslie Marmon Silko, and discusses her writing theories, how she used her life experiences to influence her work, and other related topics.

Presents critical analyses of six novels by Native American writer Louise Erdrich, and includes biographical information about the author.

The author, illustrator, and reteller of Native American legends describes his life and his approach to his work.