Traditional literatures of the American Indian

Description:

Presents and analyzes complete oral texts from the Native American traditions, with essays by leading scholars examining the subtle artistry of form and content that gives spoken stories and myths an enduring vitality in native communities, and explaining the meaning, purpose, and structure of the tales.

subjects: Indian literature,  Translations into English,  History and criticism,  Legends,  Indians of North America,  North America,  Folklore,  Indian Folk literature,  Indian literature, history and criticism,  Folk literature, history and criticism

Places: North America