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A Story As Sharp As A Knife: The Classical Haida Mythtellers And Their World (Masterworks Of The Classical Haida Mythtellers, 1)
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The Haida World Is A Misty Archipelago A Hundred Stormy Miles Off The Coasts Of British Columbia And Alaska. For A Thousand Years And More Before The Europeans Came, A Great Culture Flourished In These Islands. The Masterworks Of Classical Haida Sculpture, Now Enshrined In Many Of The World'S Great Museums, Range From Exquisite Tiny Amulets To Magnificent Huge Housepoles. Classical Haida Literature Is Every Bit As Various And Fine. It Extends From Tiny Jewels Crafted By Master Songmakers To Elaborate Mythic Cycles Lasting Many Hours.The Linguist And Ethnographer John Swanton Took Dictation From The Last Great Haidaspeaking Storytellers, Poets And Historians From The Fall Of 1900 Through The Summer Of 1901. His Haida Hosts And Colleagues Had Been Raised In A Wholly Oral World Where The Mythic And The Personal Interpenetrate Completely. They Joined Forces With Their Visitor, Consciously Creating A Great Treasury Of Haida Oral Literature In Written Form. Poet And Linguist Robert Bringhurst Has Worked For Many Years With These Centuryold Manuscripts, Which Have Waited Until Now For The Broad Recognition They Deserve.Bringhurst Brings These Works To Life In The English Language And Sets Them In A Context Just As Rich As The Stories Themselvesone That Reaches Out To Dozens Of Native American Oral Literatures, And To Mythtelling Traditions Around The Globe.The World Of Classical Haida Literature Is A World As Deep As The Ocean, As Close As The Heart And As Elusive As The Raven, Whose Unrepentant Laugh Persists Within It All. This Is A Tradition Brimming With Profundity, Hilariy And Love. It Belongs Where Bringhurst Sees It: Among The Great Traditions Of The World.Bringhurst, An Acclaimed Typographer And Book Designer, Will Be Redesigning This Edition In A Beautiful New Package.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'A Story as Sharp as a Knife'? A: The book explores the rich tradition of Haida oral literature, highlighting the contributions of classical Haida mythtellers and their cultural significance.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Robert Bringhurst, an acclaimed poet, linguist, and typographer known for his work in bringing Haida literature to a broader audience.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition features a paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages are in 'A Story as Sharp as a Knife'? A: The book contains a total of 544 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of Haida myths and stories.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on April 1, 2011.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with Haida culture? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible to all readers, providing context and insights into Haida culture and storytelling traditions.
- Q: What makes this book significant in terms of literary value? A: The book is significant because it preserves and presents classical Haida literature, showcasing the depth and artistry of an oral tradition that has been largely overlooked.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic purposes? A: Yes, it is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields related to linguistics, anthropology, and indigenous studies.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is in brand new condition, ensuring that readers receive a high-quality product.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the second edition of 'A Story as Sharp as a Knife', which may include updates or enhancements from the first edition.