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Speaking For The Generations: Native Writers On Writing (Volume 35) (Sun Tracks),New
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Now it is my turn to stand. At Acoma Pueblo meetings, members rise and announce their intention to speak. In that moment they are recognized and heard. In Speaking for the Generations, Acoma Pueblo poet Simon Ortiz brings together contemporary Native American writers to take their turn. Each offers an evocation of herself or himself, describing the personal, social, and cultural influences on her or his development as a writer. Although each writer's viewpoint is personal and unique, together they reflect the rich tapestry of today's Native literature.Of varied backgrounds, the writers represent Indian heritages and cultures from the Pacific Northwest to the northern plains, from Canada to Guatemala. They are poets, novelists, and playwrights. And although their backgrounds are different and their statements intensely personal, they share common themes of their relationship to the land, to their ancestors, and to future generations of their people. From Gloria Bird's powerful recounting of personal and family history to Esther Belin's vibrant tale of her urban Native homeland in Los Angeles, these writers reveal the importance of place and politics in their lives. Leslie Marmon Silko calls upon the ancient tradition of Native American storytelling and its role in connecting the people to the land. Roberta J. Hill and Elizabeth Woody ponder some of the absurdities of contemporary Native life, while Guatemalan Victor Montejo takes readers to the Mayan world, where a native culture had writing and books long before Europeans came.Together these pieces offer an inspiring portrait of what it means to be a Native writer in the twentieth century. With passion and urgency, these writers are speaking for themselves, for their land, and for the generations.
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- Q: Who are some of the authors featured in 'Speaking for the Generations'? A: The book presents profiles of notable Native American authors such as Leslie Marmon Silko, Gloria Bird, Esther B. Belin, Daniel David Moses, and Victor D. Montejo.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This book is listed as 'New', indicating that it is in excellent condition and has not been previously used.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'Speaking for the Generations' is paperback, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does 'Speaking for the Generations' contain? A: The book has a total of 228 pages.
- Q: When was 'Speaking for the Generations' published? A: The book was published on December 1, 1997.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing is for the First Paperback Edition, Second Printing of 'Speaking for the Generations'.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Native American literature.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Speaking for the Generations'? A: The book is authored by Simon J. Ortiz.
- Q: Is there any specific material used in the book's construction? A: There is no specific material listed for the book, but it is a paperback edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Speaking for the Generations'? A: The book explores themes related to Native identity, culture, and the writing experiences of Native American authors.