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First published in paperback by UNM Press in 1976, The Way to Rainy Mountain has sold over 200,000 copies.'The paperback edition of The Way to Rainy Mountain was first published twentyfive years ago. One should not be surprised, I suppose, that it has remained vital, and immediate, for that is the nature of story. And this is particularly true of the oral tradition, which exists in a dimension of timelessness. I was first told these stories by my father when I was a child. I do not know how long they had existed before I heard them. They seem to proceed from a place of origin as old as the earth.'The stories in The Way to Rainy Mountain are told in three voices. The first voice is the voice of my father, the ancestral voice, and the voice of the Kiowa oral tradition. The second is the voice of historical commentary. And the third is that of personal reminiscence, my own voice. There is a turning and returning of myth, history, and memoir throughout, a narrative wheel that is as sacred as language itself.'from the new Preface
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- Q: What is the theme of 'The Way to Rainy Mountain'? A: 'The Way to Rainy Mountain' explores the Kiowa oral tradition through stories that intertwine myth, history, and personal reminiscence, showcasing the timeless nature of storytelling.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Way to Rainy Mountain'? A: The book is authored by N. Scott Momaday, a prominent Native American writer and Pulitzer Prize winner.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Way to Rainy Mountain' have? A: 'The Way to Rainy Mountain' contains 88 pages, making it a concise read that captures essential narratives.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, which is suitable for both portability and durability.
- Q: What age group is 'The Way to Rainy Mountain' suitable for? A: 'The Way to Rainy Mountain' is suitable for a wide range of readers, including teenagers and adults interested in Native American culture and oral traditions.
- Q: When was 'The Way to Rainy Mountain' first published? A: 'The Way to Rainy Mountain' was first published in paperback by UNM Press in September 1976.
- Q: What is the significance of the illustrations in the book? A: The illustrations in 'The Way to Rainy Mountain' are created by the author's father, enhancing the narrative by connecting the stories to the visual representation of Kiowa culture.
- Q: Is 'The Way to Rainy Mountain' a fictional story? A: 'The Way to Rainy Mountain' is a non-fiction work that retells Kiowa myths and personal stories, blending memoir with cultural history.
- Q: What are the main voices used in the storytelling of this book? A: The book features three main voices: the ancestral voice of the author's father, historical commentary, and the author's personal reminiscences.
- Q: Can you find 'The Way to Rainy Mountain' in libraries? A: 'The Way to Rainy Mountain' is widely available in libraries, especially those with collections on Native American literature and history.