I am the fire of time
Subtitle: the voices of native American women
By: edited by Jane B. Katz.
Contributors: Katz, Jane B.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Dutton
Published: 1977
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 201
Subjects: Indian women -- North America; Indians of North America -- Literary collections; Indian women -- Literary collections; American literature -- Indian authors; Indian literature -- North America
Description: A unique anthology featuring a collection of writings by Native American women. Almost 90 examples of songs, poetry, prose, prayer, narrative, and oral history describe their everyday environment, the earth's past beauty and harmony, marriages and children, their roots and tribal history. Part 1 focuses on songs, prayers, and rituals that were a part of the life cycle of the various tribes. Part 2 represents the women poets and prose writers of the twentieth century who have been inspired by the literature and lore of the indigenous world, but who have come to terms with the white man's desecration of their land and culture.