Silko, Leslie Marmon
Ceremony (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241441640
- author:
- Silko, Leslie Marmon
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko is a powerful and poignant novel that explores the complexities of identity, culture, and belonging. Tayo, a young veteran struggling to find his place, returns home to the Laguna Pueblo Reservation, only to confront the trauma he experienced as a prisoner of war and the rejection he faces from his own people. As Tayo searches for healing and peace, he turns to the traditions, stories, and ceremonies of his ancestors. Through this journey, Silko masterfully weaves together themes of resilience, community, and the enduring power of cultural heritage. A deeply moving and thought-provoking work, Ceremony is a significant contribution to Native American literature, offering a nuanced exploration of the human experience that continues to resonate with readers today.
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