The Cambridge Companion to Native American Literature

Abstract

© Cambridge University Press 2005 and 2006. This Companion provides an informative and wide-ranging overview of a relatively new field of literary-cultural studies: Literature of many genres in English by American Indians from the 1770s to the present day. In addition to the seventeen chapters written by respected experts--Native and non-Native; American, British and European scholars--it includes bio-bibliographies of forty authors, maps, suggestions for further reading, and a timeline which details major works of Native American and mainstream American literature, as well as significant social, cultural and historical events. Reviews: "The Cambridge Companion to Native American Literature is comprehensive and extensive. It is a serious, insightful, and in-depth resource guide that's actually more than an overview. Without a doubt, it is purposeful in providing scholars and lay readers a direction toward a full appreciation, understanding, and comprehension of the range and depth of powerful literature by Native Americans." Simon J. Ortiz "An impressive collection of essays! Porter and Roemer have nicely framed a conversation by scholars on what Native literature was, is, and will become in the 21st century. Readers will find diversity in this volume--and by that I mean essays on poetry, fiction, history, and theater, and culture. The survey by these authors will no doubt evoke new inquiries into this thing we Indians call Story." LeAnne Howe, author of Shell Shaker "I have read The Cambridge Companion to Native American Literature manuscript with interest and care. It is a distinguished work, clear in its writing, fortunate in its selections, thoroughly available to a wide audience, and expertly researched. Here is an invaluable resource, not only for students and teachers of Native American literature, but for anyone who has an interest in the subject. It is at once an excellent guide and the best of companions." N. Scott Momaday "A part of the highly esteemed Cambridge "Companion" series, this immensely rewarding volume is geared toward the serious student of Native American literature and explores genres written since the 1770s." --Library Journal '… a highly informative volume. … well bound and clearly printed. … highly recommended for all libraries purchasing materials on North American literatures, culture and history.' Reference Reviews

Citation

Porter, J., & Roemer, K. M. (Eds.). (2005). The Cambridge Companion to Native American Literature. Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/CCOL0521822831

• Book Type: Edited Book
• Publication Date: 2005-07
• Deposit Date: Jun 7, 2019
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Pages: 1-350
• Book Title: The Cambridge Companion to Native American Literature
• ISBN: 9781139000826; 0521822831; 9780521822831
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/CCOL0521822831
• Keywords: Native American Indian Literature & History
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/1792208
• Publisher URL: https://www.cambridge.org/gb/academic/subjects/literature/american-literature/cambridge-companion-native-american-literature?format=PB&isbn=9780521529792
• Additional Information: Editors awarded “Writer of the Year” award for 2005-6 from the Wordcraft Circle of Native Writers, Oklahoma, USA.