Native American Oral Tradition Voices of the Spirit and Soul

Name: Native American Oral Tradition Voices of the Spirit and Soul
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ISBN: 9780275957902

ISBN-10: 027595790X

ISBN-13: 9780275957902

Edition: 2000

Authors: Lois J. Einhorn

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Einhorn, a rhetorical scholar, explores the rich history of the Native American oral tradition, focusing on stories, orations, prayers, and songs. Because American Indians existed without written language for many generations, their culture was strongly dependent on an oral tradition for continuity and preservation. Not surprisingly, they spent many hours perfecting the art of oral communication and learning methods for committing their messages to memory. Einhorn thoroughly examines the important aspects of this unique oral tradition from a rhetorical perspective, covering individual speakers, nations, and time periods. In the first half of the book, the author examines how the Native…

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List price: $95.00
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: ABC-CLIO, LLC
Publication date: 4/30/2000
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 192
Size: 6.14" wide x 9.21" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.968
Language: English



Illustrations


Foreword


Preface


Acknowledgments


Introduction



Cultural Assumptions Reflecting and Refining the Oral Tradition



Imbuing the Earth with Imagery



Speeches of Peace and Protest



Stories Planting Sage for the Soul



Prayers and Songs of Celebration and Purification



The Importance of the Oral Tradition


Conclusion


Notes


Further Reading


Index