Louise Erdrich s'impose comme l'une des voix les plus talentueuses, prolifiques et exigeantes de la littérature amérindienne contemporaine. Ses récits explorent les complexités de l'identité, de la famille et des expériences entrelacées des peuples autochtones au sein de la société. Erdrich façonne des personnages marquants et des histoires prenantes grâce à un style singulier qui mêle avec brio réalisme et éléments mythiques et poétiques. Elle est célébrée pour son exploration perspicace de la vie des communautés autochtones et pour ses contributions significatives aux lettres américaines modernes.
In "The Mighty Red," Pulitzer Prize-winning author Louise Erdrich weaves a tale of love, nature, and the impact of uncontrollable events on ordinary lives in Argus, North Dakota. As characters navigate personal struggles and deep connections amidst societal turmoil, the novel explores themes of hope, tragedy, and the human bond with the earth.
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»Ein meisterhaftes Epos.« The New York Times – Pulitzer Prize for Fiction 2021 Kann ein Einzelner den Lauf der Geschichte verändern? Kann eine Minderheit etwas gegen einen übermächtigen Gegner, den Staat, ausrichten? »Der Nachtwächter« basiert auf dem außergewöhnlichen Leben von Louise Erdrichs Großvater, der den Protest gegen die Enteignung der amerikanischen UreinwohnerInnen vom ländlichen North Dakota bis nach Washington trug. Elegant, humorvoll und emotional mitreißend führt Louise Erdrich vor, warum sie zu den bedeutendsten amerikanischen Autorinnen der Gegenwart gezählt wird – und zeigt, dass wir alle für unsere Überzeugungen kämpfen sollten, um etwas zu verändern. »Mit diesem Roman ist Louise Erdrich auf der Höhe ihrer genialischen Schaffenskraft angelangt.« Washington Post
In late summer 1999 North Dakota, Landreaux Iron accidentally shoots his neighbor's five-year-old son, Dusty Ravich, while hunting. This tragic event sets off a chain of emotional turmoil and moral dilemmas, forcing Landreaux and his family to confront their grief, guilt, and the impact of their actions on their community. The story delves into themes of loss, responsibility, and the complex relationships between neighbors, highlighting the profound consequences of a moment's decision.
From Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author Louise Erdrich comes a richly layered novel that explores identity, exploitation, and how the burdens of history still shape our lives today.
The narrative follows mismatched lovers Vivian Twostar, a pregnant anthropologist, and Roger Williams, an academic and father, as they embark on a quest for truth about Christopher Columbus. Their journey takes them from New Hampshire to the Caribbean after Vivian discovers a presumed diary of Columbus. This adventure intertwines themes of history, love, and personal growth, as they confront challenges that test their relationship and reshape their lives, ultimately exploring the complexities of parenthood and passion amidst a race against time.
A young Native American girl who considers her family's wood-burning stove to be the heart of her home in the Turtle Mountains must adapt when it is replaced.
It is 1953. Thomas Wazhushk is the night watchman at the first factory to open near the Turtle Mountain Reservation in rural North Dakota. He is also a prominent Chippewa Council member, trying to understand a new bill that is soon to be put before Congress. The US Government calls it an 'emancipation' bill; but it isn't about freedom - it…
Louise Erdrich, the New York Times bestselling, National Book Award-winning author of LaRose and The Round House, paints a startling portrait of a young woman fighting for her life and her unborn child against oppressive forces that manifest in the wake of a cataclysmic event.
Set in nineteenth-century America, this sequel to Chickadee follows an Ojibwe family as they navigate the challenges of their time. Louise Erdrich's storytelling delves into themes of cultural identity, resilience, and family bonds, capturing the rich heritage and experiences of Indigenous life. The narrative intertwines personal growth with historical context, offering readers a profound glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of the Ojibwe people.