TY - BOOK AU - Whitson,Kathy J. TI - Native American literatures: an encyclopedia of works, characters, authors, and themes SN - 0874369320 (alk. paper) AV - PS153.I52 W47 1999 U1 - 810.9/897B 21 PY - 1999/// CY - Santa Barbara, Calif. PB - ABC-CLIO KW - American literature KW - Indian authors KW - Bio-bibliography KW - Encyclopedias KW - Themes, motives KW - Characters and characteristics in literature KW - United States KW - Biography KW - Indians in literature KW - Indians of North America KW - Intellectual life N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 267-277) and index N2 - "This current, affordable title covers Native American poetry, fiction, and prose. It lists more than 300 alphabetically arranged entries, divided into four types: individual authors, individual works, important characters in works, and terms or events of historical importance. Summaries and interpretive information on texts that would be of use to high school and undergraduate students are provided. This volume would be a useful addition to public and academic libraries."----"Outstanding reference sources 2000", American Libraries, May 2000. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA ER -