Justice, Daniel Heath
Why Indigenous Literatures Matter
- ISBN 13:
- 9781771121767
- author:
- Justice, Daniel Heath
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wilfrid Laurier University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 260
- Dimensions:
- 20.07 x 13.46 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Books & Reading
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Why Indigenous Literatures Matter by Daniel Heath Justice is a thought-provoking exploration of the significance of literary expression in the lives of Indigenous peoples. This book contemplates four key questions at the heart of Indigenous kinship traditions, examining how literature engages with issues of identity, community, and social change. Justice blends personal narrative and broader historical and cultural analysis to challenge assumptions about Indigenous literature and its role in shaping our understanding of history, politics, and culture. Through close readings of key creative and critical texts, Justice argues that Indigenous writers imaginatively engage with the complexities of their experiences, nurturing relationships between communities and individuals that transcend time. This book offers a nuanced perspective on the power of story to effect personal and social change, inviting readers to critically consider their assumptions about Indigenous literature and history while acknowledging the emotional connections that bind us all.
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