Faithin Omaha eBook Collection

Download or read book Indigenous North American Drama written by Birgit Däwes and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2012-12-29 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Responding to an increasing need for critical perspectives and methodologies, this collection traces the historical dimensions of Native North American drama through overviews of major developments, individual playwrights' perspectives, and in-depth critical analyses. Bringing together writers and scholars from the United States, Canada, and Europe, Indigenous North American Drama provides the first comprehensive outline of this vibrant genre. It also acknowledges the wide diversity of styles and perspectives that have helped shape contemporary Native North American theater itself. This interdisciplinary introduction offers a basis for new readings of Native American and First Nations literature at large.