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Wily, Raunchy, And Heroic. A Trickster, Lecher, And Supreme Survivor. Such Is The Magical Coyote, That Mythic Native American Figure Whose Various Roles Are Recounted Here In A Wonderful Selection Of Poetry And Stories.Anthropological Linguist William Bright Brings Together Diverse Portraits Of Coyote From American Indian Texts And Modern American Writing. Because Native American Myths Have Been Recited And Transmitted Orally, Bright Addresses The Special Problem Of Converting Them Into Written Stories. His Familiarity With The Native Languages Gives His Retranslations A Liveliness That Conveys Their Original Vitality.The Collection Also Includes Poetic Translations And Original Works By Important Contemporary Writers Leslie Silko, Gary Snyder, Wendy Rose, Peter Blue Cloud, And Simon Ortiz, Along With The Voice Of An Earlier American Authormark Twain.We See How The Figure Of Coyote Serves Both To Entertain And To Instruct And, By His Similarities To The Actual Biological Coyote, Provides A Link Between Culture And Nature. At The Same Time, Since He Embodies Distinctive Characteristics Of Homo Sapiens, Coyote Also Reflects Many Aspects Of Human Nature.Bright Places Each Tale In Relation To The Larger Native American Context And Shows Coyote'S Affinities With Classic Mythological Figures And Popular Cultural Images Such As Bugs Bunny. Filled With Humor And At Times Disturbing, Coyote'S Tales Mirror The Human Condition Across Time And Cultures.
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- Q: What is 'A Coyote Reader' about? A: 'A Coyote Reader' is a collection of poetry and stories centered around the mythic Native American figure Coyote, showcasing his roles as a trickster, lecher, and survivor through diverse narratives.
- Q: Who is the author of 'A Coyote Reader'? A: The book is authored by William Bright, an anthropological linguist who presents various portraits of Coyote from both American Indian texts and modern American writing.
- Q: What types of writings are included in this collection? A: The collection features retellings of Native American myths, poetic translations, and original works by contemporary writers such as Leslie Silko, Gary Snyder, and Mark Twain.
- Q: How many pages does 'A Coyote Reader' have? A: 'A Coyote Reader' contains a total of 228 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: 'A Coyote Reader' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'A Coyote Reader' published? A: 'A Coyote Reader' was published on March 10, 1993.
- Q: Is 'A Coyote Reader' in new condition? A: Yes, this product is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'A Coyote Reader'? A: The themes explored include the intersection of culture and nature, the human condition, and the role of Coyote as both an entertainer and a teacher.
- Q: Does 'A Coyote Reader' include works from well-known authors? A: Yes, the collection includes contributions from notable authors such as Leslie Silko, Gary Snyder, and Mark Twain.
- Q: What makes the storytelling in 'A Coyote Reader' unique? A: William Bright's familiarity with native languages allows for lively retranslations that capture the original vitality of the oral traditions.