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Dreams and Thunder brings together the writings of Zitkala‑Sa, a leading Native American activist, poet, and folklorist. The volume features stories about mythic figures such as Buffalo Woman, Buzzard Skin, the Hawk Woman, the Stone Boy, and the Thunder People, as well as an integrated depiction of the sacred Sun Dance within a love triangle. The work reflects Sioux traditions and cultural practices with vivid narrative and cultural insight.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Zitkala-Sa
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