Surviving Through the Days: Translations of Native California Stories and Songs
This comprehensive anthology of oral and printed literature from California includes songs, myths, stories, reminiscences, and anecdotes drawn from the vast number of Native American cultures within the state. While not exhaustive, it is the most extensive sampling available to a wide audience. Most of the selections are published here for the first time, many recorded in both the original language and English renderings. Contributing specialists (professional linguists, Native scholars, and storytellers) offer insightful translations, including introductions to and commentary on the cultural and historical foundations of these Native enclaves. Arranged geographically, the writings embrace a poetics and worldview that are not lost but continue to flow from generation to generation. Folk writings are rarely considered in research works, but this volume contains a masterly compilation that will be welcomed by scholars as well as interested lay readers. Recommended for academic specialized collections. Richard K. Burns, MSLS, Hatboro, PACopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.