| Louis Owens, Volume 46: Literary Reflections on His Life and Work Contributor(s): Kilpatrick, Jacquelyn (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0806135875 ISBN-13: 9780806135878 Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press OUR PRICE: $39.55 Product Type: Hardcover Published: June 2004 Annotation: Louis Owens (1948-2002) achieved worldwide recognition with his humorous and fearless novels that explored themes close to Owens's own upbringing as a mixed-blood Choctaw, Cherokee, and Irish-American. His critical works were equally substantive. Readers of his criticism find his work challenging, and casual readers find his fiction highly enjoyable--a remarkable combination that speaks well of Owen's intellectual and creative abilities. In this new collection of essays, editor Jacquelyn Kilpatrick and eleven other contributors examine Owens's fiction and nonfiction from widely varying viewpoints to address issues such as identity, place, literary theory, trickster motifs, and the environment. Also included is the last interview Owens gave, appearing in print for the first time, which provides insights into this complex man's personal life. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | American - General |
| Dewey: 813.54 |
| LCCN: 2003065023 |
| Series: American Indian Literature and Critical Studies |
| Physical Information: 0.83" H x 6.06" W x 8.8" (0.97 lbs) 320 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Irish - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Louis Owens (1948-2002) achieved worldwide recognition with his humorous and fearless novels that explored themes close to Owens's own upbringing as a mixed-blood Choctaw, Cherokee, and Irish-American. His critical works were equally substantive. Readers of his criticism find his work challenging, and casual readers find his fiction highly enjoyable--a remarkable combination that speaks well of Owens's intellectual and creative abilities. In a new collection of essays, Louis Owens: Literary Reflections on His Life and Work, editor Jacquelyn Kilpatrick and eleven other contributors examine Owens's fiction and nonfiction from widely varying viewpoints to address issues such as identity, place, literary theory, trickster motifs, and the environment. This text aids the reader in understanding the theories Owens articulated and how he followed those theories in his own writing. Also included is the last interview Owens gave, appearing in print for the first time, which provides insights into this complex man's personal life. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kilpatrick, Jacquelyn: - Jacquelyn Kilpatrick, of Choctaw, Cherokee, and Irish descent, is Professor of English and Founding Faculty member at California State University, Channel Islands. She is the author of Celluloid Indians: Native Americans and Film. |