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Haa Tuwunagu Ys, For Healing Our Spirit: Tlingit Oratory (Classics Of Tlingit Oral Literature)
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Haa Tuwunaagu Yis, For Healing Our Spirit Is The First Publication Of Tlingit Oratory Recorded In Performance. It Features Tlingit Texts With Facing English Translations And Detailed Annotations; Photographs Of The Orators And The Settings In Which The Speeches Were Delivered; And Biographies Of The Elders. There Are Thirtytwo Speeches By Twentyone Tlingit Elders. Most Were Taped Between 1968 And 1988, But Two Speeches Were Recorded On Wax Cylinders By The Harriman Expedition In Sitka In 1899, And Are The Oldest Known Sound Recordings Of Tlingit.The Book Is Of Importance Both To Native And Nonnative Readers Alike. For Those Of Native American Heritage It Articulates Concepts Understood And Practiced By Elders But Difficult For Them To Explain, And Often Bewildering To Younger Generations. For People Around The World Interested In Northwest Coast Culture, It Offers New Insights Into A Traditional World View And The Classics Of Tlingit Oral Literature.Careful Attention Is Given To Transcription, Translation, And Annotation By The Collaboration Of Nora Marks Dauenhauer, A Native Speaker Of Tlingit And A Published Poet, With A Degree In Anthropology, And Her Husband Richard Dauenhauer, A Translator Of European Poetry And A Former Poet Laureate Of Alaska, With A Ph. D. In Comparative Literature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Haa Tuwunáagu Yís, for Healing Our Spirit' about? A: 'Haa Tuwunáagu Yís, for Healing Our Spirit' is a collection of Tlingit oratory featuring thirty-two speeches by twenty-one Tlingit elders. It includes Tlingit texts with English translations, detailed annotations, photographs of orators, and biographies of the elders.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Nora Marks Dauenhauer, a native speaker of Tlingit and published poet, and her husband Richard Dauenhauer, a translator of European poetry and former poet laureate of Alaska.
- Q: When was this book first published? A: 'Haa Tuwunáagu Yís, for Healing Our Spirit' was first published on December 1, 1990.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback edition and contains a total of 606 pages.
- Q: How does this book contribute to understanding Tlingit culture? A: This book provides insights into Tlingit culture by articulating complex concepts practiced by elders, which can be difficult for younger generations to understand.
- Q: Are there any historical recordings included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes two speeches recorded on wax cylinders by the Harriman Expedition in Sitka in 1899, making them the oldest known sound recordings of Tlingit.
- Q: Is there any visual content in the book? A: Yes, the book features photographs of the orators and the settings where the speeches were delivered, enhancing the understanding of the context.
- Q: What audience is this book intended for? A: The book is designed for both native and non-native readers, making it valuable for anyone interested in Northwest Coast culture and Tlingit oral literature.
- Q: What aspects of the speeches are annotated in the book? A: The book provides detailed annotations on transcription and translation, ensuring readers fully understand the Tlingit texts and their cultural significance.
- Q: Can this book be used as a resource for academic studies? A: Yes, the book serves as a valuable resource for academic studies related to Native American literature, oral traditions, and anthropology.