Intimate, lyrical letters from an American Indian perspective that illuminate love, faith, and identity.
In Indian Love Letters, Marah Ellis Ryan presents a vivid collection of letters and diary-like passages told through a Hopi voice. The writing blends romance with cultural reflection, tracing a man’s devotion to his beloved while wrestling with tradition, language, and the pull between two worlds. The desert setting, ceremonies, and the tension between native life and outside influence create a lyrical, contemplative mood that invites readers into a world of beauty and struggle without losing sight of the human heart.
Readers will encounter themes of cultural resilience, the meaning of home, and the cost and care of preserving ancestral ways. The voice moves from tenderness to critique, offering a window into how love, memory, and faith navigate a changing landscape.
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction, lyrical prose, and intimate portraits of culture and love.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book, a collection of letters, forms a compelling insight into the life of an Apache Indian educated among white folk and then compelled to return to his tribe and their ancient conventions. The author's frustration and loss emerge alongside his exploration of the challenges of reconciling two worlds, both of which claim him, yet neither of which fully accepts him. His intimate account of the differences and commonalities between these two ways of life provides a compelling narrative that traces a personal journey, giving a first-hand account of a significant moment in Native American history. Ultimately, this poignant and thought-provoking book adds a unique and important voice to the cannon of Native American literature, offering a distinctive and moving perspective on cultural identity and the complexities of the human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330960639_0
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Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781330960639
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781330960639
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Anbieter: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 138 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.30 inches. This item is printed on demand. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers zk1330960637
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Anbieter: Buchpark, Trebbin, Deutschland
Zustand: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 25866168/2
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