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In *Almanac of the Dead*, Leslie Silko dramatizes the enduring struggle of native peoples across the Americas—both in Mexico and North America—to protect their cultural core: their vision, their beliefs, and their very way of being. The narrative weaves historical detail with the profound resilience of indigenous communities, highlighting how they confront external forces while striving to maintain their traditions and identity.
Silko’s work is grounded in authentic portrayals of Native American and Mexican Indigenous cultures, offering readers a deepened understanding of the challenges these peoples face and the tenacity required to sustain their cultural heritage.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Leslie Silko
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