Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-213) and index.
Contents
Introduction : redefining a type through example -- The brave thing to do : Charles Eastman's warpath to the creation of a new literary form -- "As long as you think I can't, I will show that I can" : Luther Standing Bear's quest for honor -- Weaving a magic design : Gertrude Bonnin creates a new literary tradition as Zitkala-Sa -- Literary kinships : Ella Deloria as interstitial author -- Black Elk passes on the power of the earth : melding religions, purposes, and literary traditions in Black Elk speaks.
