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Negotiating History and Culture

Transculturation in Contemporary Native American Fiction

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The study explores how Native American writers navigate the intersection of their cultural heritage and the dominant culture through the lens of transculturation. It presents a dynamic interaction between traditional worldviews and contemporary literary techniques, highlighting the works of authors like Anna Lee Walters and Thomas King. By framing this cultural encounter as a process rather than a conflict, the analysis underscores transculturation as a vital survival strategy for Native Americans, reflecting their ongoing adaptation and resilience in literature and society.

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Negotiating History and Culture, Karsten Fitz

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2001
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Titre
Negotiating History and Culture
Sous-titre
Transculturation in Contemporary Native American Fiction
Langue
Anglais
Éditeur
Peter Lang
Publié
2001
Format
souple
Pages
230
ISBN13
9783631371510
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The study explores how Native American writers navigate the intersection of their cultural heritage and the dominant culture through the lens of transculturation. It presents a dynamic interaction between traditional worldviews and contemporary literary techniques, highlighting the works of authors like Anna Lee Walters and Thomas King. By framing this cultural encounter as a process rather than a conflict, the analysis underscores transculturation as a vital survival strategy for Native Americans, reflecting their ongoing adaptation and resilience in literature and society.