American Indian Stories and Old Indian Legends - (Dover Thrift Editions) by Zitkala-Sa (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Two essential collections by a noted Sioux author: <i>American Indian Stories </i>assembles short stories as well as autobiographical and political essays, and <i>Old Indian Legends</i> features tales from the oral tradition.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Whether your interest in Sioux folklore is great or small, you will find this a fascinating book to devour. Pick up a copy today and be thrilled. -- The Reading Room<br>This accessible and affordable volume combines two essential collections by Sioux author Zitkala-Sa. <i>American Indian Stories</i> assembles short stories, autobiographical reflections, and political essays that offer poignant reflections on the author's sense of being stranded between the white and Native American worlds. <i>Old Indian Legends</i> features tales from the oral tradition -- legends passed down through the generations that form a genre known as the retold tale. <br>Born on South Dakota's Yankton Reservation in 1876, Zitkala-Sa felt as free as the wind that blew my hair, and no less spirited than a bounding deer. At the age of eight, she traded her freedom for the iron discipline of a Quaker boarding school. Disillusioned by American society as well as her own tribe, Zitkala-Sa attended college, became a teacher, and wrote about her experiences in a variety of books and magazines. A prominent advocate for Native American rights throughout her life, she was a key figure in the legislation that granted Native Americans citizenship in 1924. <br><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>This accessible and affordable volume combines two essential collections by Sioux author Zitkala-Sa. <i>American Indian Stories</i> assembles short stories, autobiographical reflections, and political essays that offer poignant reflections on the author's sense of being stranded between the white and Native American worlds. <i>Old Indian Legends</i> features tales from the oral tradition--legends passed down through the generations that form a genre known as the retold tale. <br>Born on South Dakota's Yankton Reservation in 1876, Zitkala-Sa felt as free as the wind that blew my hair, and no less spirited than a bounding deer. At the age of eight, she traded her freedom for the iron discipline of a Quaker boarding school. Disillusioned by American society as well as her own tribe, Zitkala-Sa attended college, became a teacher, and wrote about her experiences in a variety of books and magazines. A prominent advocate for Native American rights throughout her life, she was a key figure in the legislation that granted Native Americans citizenship in 1924. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Zitkala-Sa (1876-1938), whose name means Red Bird, was a Sioux writer, editor, teacher, musician, and activist. Her versions of traditional tales introduced many white readers to an essential aspect of Native American culture, and she was a founder and president of the National Council of American Indians.
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