Reading Native American Literature

Native American literature explores divides between public and private cultures, ethnicities and experience. In this volume, Joseph Coulombe argues that Native American writers use diverse narrative strategies to engage with readers and are "writing for connection" with both Native and non-Native audiences.

Beginning with a historical overview of Native American Literature, this book presents focused readings of key texts including:

N. Scott Momaday's House Made of Dawn

Leslie Marmon Silko's Ceremony

Gerald Vizenor's Bearheart

James Welch's Fool's Crow

Sherman Alexie's The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven

Linda Hogan's Power.