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Conversations With Leslie Marmon Silko (Literary Conversations Series)
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Leslie Marmon Silko, One Of America'S Best Known Native Authors, Was Born In 1948 And Grew Up At Laguna Pueblo, New Mexico, Of Mixed Laguna, Mexican, And White Ancestry. Her Early Short Stories, Poems, And Brilliant First Novel Ceremony (1977) Earned Her Recognition As A Star Of The Native American Renaissance. In Conversations With Leslie Marmon Silko, Her Readers Will Find Both The Power That Fueled Her Early Work And An Update On Her Recent Career.A Macarthur Genius Grant Funded The Beginnings Of Her Second Novel, Almanac Of The Dead. This Epic Retelling Of The 500Year History Of The Americas Took Her Ten Years To Complete. She Intended Her Most Recent Book, Gardens In The Dunes, A Historical Novel Of The Victorian Era, As A Reward For Her Readers Who Survived The Fury Of Almanac Of The Dead.Silko Grants Interviews Rarely, But The Sixteen Included Here Are Generously Wideranging And Deeply Honest. They Reflect Her Heritage Of Storytelling And Give Vivid Accounts Of Her Life Experiences, Her Creative Processes, And Her Forthright Political Views. As She Speaks, She Spins Out Descriptions Of The Living Oral Traditions, The Communal Relationships, And The Desert Landscape That Are The Sources Of Her Inspiration.Before She Decided To Become A Writer, Silko Was A Student In The Indian Law Program At The University Of New Mexico. She Has Dedicated Her Life And Career To The Cause Of Justice For Native Americans. Her Interviews, Like Her Art, Give Voice To The Silenced Histories Of The Colonized Peoples Of The Americas And Draw Incisive Connections Between The Abuses Of The Past And Contemporary Political Corruption.The Conversations Included Here Reveal How Silko'S Thoughts And Writing Have Been Influenced By American And British Literature, Eastern Philosophies, Economics, Politics, Psychology, And Physics. As She Integrates These Into Her Powerful Works And Her Expansive Interviews, She Expresses A Hopeful Vision Of Global Spiritual Awakening.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Conversations with Leslie Marmon Silko'? A: The book features interviews with Leslie Marmon Silko, exploring her life experiences, creative processes, and political views, reflecting her heritage and storytelling traditions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Ellen L. Arnold.
- Q: What topics are covered in the interviews? A: The interviews cover a range of topics including Silko's influences from literature, philosophy, politics, and her advocacy for Native American justice.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 200 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Conversations with Leslie Marmon Silko'? A: The book was published on November 1, 2000.
- Q: Is this book available in different formats? A: This edition is available in paperback format.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does this book include Silko's recent works? A: Yes, the interviews provide updates on her recent career and works, including 'Gardens in the Dunes'.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, it is part of the Literary Conversations Series.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other biographies? A: The book offers rare insights through interviews that reveal Silko's personal thoughts and the cultural influences shaping her writing.