This book is an essential introduction to the study and appreciation of American Indian oral literatures. The essays, by leading scholars, illuminate the subtle artistry of form and content that gives spoken stories and myths an enduring vitality in native communities yet often makes them perplexing to outsiders. The presentation and analysis of complete oral texts, often with translations, enable the reader to grasp the meaning, purpose, and structure of the tales and to become familiar with the techniques scholars use to translate and interpret them.
This expanded edition of the widely praised collection contains a recent analysis of Wintu myth of female sexuality, a revised introduction by Karl Kroeber, a contribution by Dell Hymes, a new translation by Dennis Tedlock, and a new, annotated bibliography.
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Book has light wear to the edges and corners, with a former owner's name written on the inside cover. Aside from the items listed, this is a great copy that remains well-bound with bright pages that are crisp and unmarked. The dust jacket has minor wear to the edges and corners, including a half-inch mostly closed tear at the top of the back cover. There is minor rubbing to covers leaves it in grear condition as well. Crisp, holds its color well, and is now enclosed in an archival cover. Seller Inventory # 963000