The telling of the world, Native American stories and art, edited by W.S. Penn
Type
Label
The telling of the world, Native American stories and art, edited by W.S. Penn
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The telling of the world
Oclc number
34905990
Responsibility statement
edited by W.S. Penn
Sub title
Native American stories and art
Summary
The anthology contains legends and stories from many Native American tribes and nations - Mohawk, Sioux, Cree, Nez Perce, Yakima, Cherokee, Zuni, to name but a few - collected from both traditional and contemporary sources. These inspirational tales follow the path of life - from creation and birth, through adolescence, family relationships, love and marriage, death and renewal. Words recounted by respected storytellers reveal a unique approach to the world, as well as a desire to pass along the knowledge necessary to lead a good life. Taken as a whole, the stories reveal an innate power to entertain, to instruct, to bind people together into a healing community, and to provide an identity and a unifying vision. These stories are richly illustrated with art - paintings, sculpture, drawings - created by modern Native American artists, and historically significant artifacts. Their work showcases the enduring spirit of Native American peoples who have found ways to survive and to continue telling their stories, revealing who they are for future generations. Among the artists included are Jaune Quick-To-See-Smith, George Longfish, Emmi Whitehorse, and Fred Kabotie
Table Of Contents
Creation -- Adolescence -- Family -- Marriage -- Children and community -- Old age and elder wisdom -- Death