Native American literatures
Subtitle: an encyclopedia of works, characters, authors, and themes
By: Kathy J. Whitson.
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Santa Barbara, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 295
Subjects: American literature -- Indian authors -- Bio-bibliography -- Encyclopedias; American literature -- Indian authors -- Themes, motives -- Encyclopedias; Characters and characteristics in literature -- Encyclopedias; Indians of North America -- Intellectual life -- Encyclopedias; Indian authors -- United States -- Biography -- Encyclopedias; Indians in literature -- Encyclopedias; American literature -- Indian authors -- Encyclopedias; Indians of North America -- Encyclopedias; Indian authors -- Encyclopedias
Description: "This current, affordable title covers Native American poetry, fiction, and prose. It lists more than 300 alphabetically arranged entries, divided into four types: individual authors, individual works, important characters in works, and terms or events of historical importance. Summaries and interpretive information on texts that would be of use to high school and undergraduate students are provided. This volume would be a useful addition to public and academic libraries."----"Outstanding reference sources 2000", American Libraries, May 2000. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 267-277) and index.