Publisher: Wesleyan
University Press 2014
First edition - First printing
ISBN-10 0819574171
ISBN-13 978081957416
Approx. Size: 6.25 x 6.25 inches -- 300 pages
Blue Ravens: Historical Novel
Gerald Vizenor weaves an engrossing historical portrayal of Native American soldiers in World War I. Blue Ravens is set at the start of the twentieth century in the days leading up to the Great War in France, and continues in combat scenes at Château-Thierry, Montbréhain, and Bois de Fays. The novel contains many of Vizenor's recurrent cultural themes—the power and irony of trickster stories, the privilege of survivance over victimry, natural reason and resistance. After serving in the American Expeditionary Forces, two brothers from the Anishinaabe culture return to the White Earth Reservation where they grew up. They eventually leave for a second time to live in Paris where they lead successful and creative lives.
With a spirited sense of "chance, totemic connections, and the tricky stories of our natural transience in the world," Vizenor creates an expression of presence commonly denied Native Americans. Blue Ravens is a story of courage in poverty and war, a human story of art and literature from a recognized master of the postwar American novel and one of the most original and outspoken Native voices writing today.
Beautiful condition with original dust jacket. Book like new with no markings. Looks un-read. Jacket is very good with tiniest signs handling.
Would make a great gift idea or addition to your library.
Please see and enlarge photos and email with any questions prior to purchase. Thanks
First edition - First printing
ISBN-10 0819574171
ISBN-13 978081957416
Approx. Size: 6.25 x 6.25 inches -- 300 pages
Blue Ravens: Historical Novel
Gerald Vizenor weaves an engrossing historical portrayal of Native American soldiers in World War I. Blue Ravens is set at the start of the twentieth century in the days leading up to the Great War in France, and continues in combat scenes at Château-Thierry, Montbréhain, and Bois de Fays. The novel contains many of Vizenor's recurrent cultural themes—the power and irony of trickster stories, the privilege of survivance over victimry, natural reason and resistance. After serving in the American Expeditionary Forces, two brothers from the Anishinaabe culture return to the White Earth Reservation where they grew up. They eventually leave for a second time to live in Paris where they lead successful and creative lives.
With a spirited sense of "chance, totemic connections, and the tricky stories of our natural transience in the world," Vizenor creates an expression of presence commonly denied Native Americans. Blue Ravens is a story of courage in poverty and war, a human story of art and literature from a recognized master of the postwar American novel and one of the most original and outspoken Native voices writing today.
Beautiful condition with original dust jacket. Book like new with no markings. Looks un-read. Jacket is very good with tiniest signs handling.
Would make a great gift idea or addition to your library.
Please see and enlarge photos and email with any questions prior to purchase. Thanks
