A. LAVONNE BROWN RUOFF - Literatures of the American Indian

NEW YORK - PHILADEPHIA: Chelsea House Publishers, 1991. 1st Edition 2ND PRINTING. Paperback. 17.8x23.5cm. "The Literatures of the American Indian had come into existence nearly 28,000 years before Europeans began to write of their experiences in North America. The first works of Indian literature were the songs, stories, and ritual dramas that Indians passed on orally to communicate their tribe's cultural beliefs to every new generartion. In the late 18th century, Indians began to write in English and adopt non-Indian literary forms, often using their works to tell white audiences of their people's grievances." Like new with negligible handling signs.. Near Fine .