N. Scott Momaday Bücher

Belletristik : Südweststaaten (USA)/Navajo/Kiowa ; kulturelle Identität.

Reproduces nearly two hundred photographs of Native Americans taken by Edward Sheriff Curtis in the early 1900s, with essays that discuss aspects of life common to all tribes, including spirituality, ceremony, arts, and daily activities.

N. Scott Momaday, a prominent figure in American literature and celebrated for his Pulitzer Prize-winning work, showcases his unique ability to blend oral and literary traditions in this collection of previously unpublished plays and a screenplay. Known for his deep connection to his Kiowa heritage, Momaday's theatrical works reflect his rich storytelling style, further expanding his artistic contributions beyond novels. This collection highlights his versatility and commitment to preserving cultural narratives through multiple forms of expression.

A beautifully written and poignant tribute to the Earth, from Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and poet N. Scott Momaday. One of the most distinguished voices in American letters, N. Scott Momaday has devoted much of his life to celebrating and preserving Native American culture, especially its oral tradition. A member of the Kiowa tribe who was born and grew up on Indian reservations throughout the Southwest, Momaday has an intimate connection to the land he knows well and loves deeply. In Earth Keeper: Reflections on an American Land, Momaday reflects on his native ground and its influence on his people. "When I think about my life and the lives of my ancestors, I am inevitably led to the conviction that I, and they, belong to the American land. This is a declaration of belonging. And it is an offering to the earth." he writes. Earth Keeper is a story of attachment, rooted in oral tradition. Momaday recalls stories of his childhood that have been passed down through generations, stories that reveal a profound and sacred connection to the American landscape and a reverence for the natural world. In this moving work, he offers an homage and a warning. Momaday reminds us that the Earth is a sacred place of wonder and beauty; a source of strength and healing that must be protected before it's too late. As he so eloquently yet simply reminds us, we must all be keepers of the Earth.

The collection showcases the profound artistry of a master poet, inviting readers to delve into the soulful exploration of dreams and the journey of self-discovery. Through evocative language and imagery, the poems resonate with themes of identity and the mysteries of existence, encouraging a deep emotional connection and reflection. Joy Harjo's endorsement highlights the transformative power of the verses, emphasizing the unique ability of poetry to convey the essence of the human experience.

"An intriguing combination of myth, fiction, and storytelling that demonstrates the continuing power and range of Momaday's creative vision....These are magical words. Listen." — Washington Post Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and poet   N. Scott Momaday shapes the ancient Kiowa myth of a boy who turned into a bear into a timeless American classic. The Ancient Child juxtaposes Indian lore and Wild West legend into a hypnotic, often lyrical contemporary novel. It is the story of Locke Setman, known as Set, a Native American raised far from the reservation by his adoptive father. Set feels a strange aching in his soul and, returning to tribal lands for the funeral of his grandmother, is drawn irresistibly to the fabled bear-boy. When he meets Grey, a beautiful young medicine woman with a visionary gift, his world is turned upside down. Here is a magical saga of one man's tormented search for his identity—a quintessential American novel, and a great one.