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In this collection of 32 essays, N. Scott Momaday reflects on the cultural memory of his Kiowa ancestors, his formative years at Jemez Pueblo, and the complex terrain of Indian‑White relations. He interrogates the role of language and land in shaping identity, while proposing a fresh definition of American literature that foregrounds Indigenous perspectives and the interdependence between humanity and the physical world.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: N. Scott Momaday
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