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Contemporary Native American authors. Episode 112, Sherman Alexie /

In these classes, students discuss the works of Sherman Alexie (Spokane/Coer d'Alene), a poet and novelist from the state of Washington. Topics include the politics of writing, a debate on the "cynical" and/or "funny" style of Alexie's writing, and a discussion of the r...

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Other Authors: Alexie, Sherman, 1966- (Speaker), Labriola, Tony (Director, Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: University Park, IL : Governors State University, 1997.
Series:Academic Video Online
Subjects:
Alexie, Sherman, > 1966-
American literature > Indian authors.
American poetry > Indian authors.
Littérature américaine > Auteurs indiens d'Amérique.
Poésie américaine > Auteurs indiens d'Amérique.
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Summary:In these classes, students discuss the works of Sherman Alexie (Spokane/Coer d'Alene), a poet and novelist from the state of Washington. Topics include the politics of writing, a debate on the "cynical" and/or "funny" style of Alexie's writing, and a discussion of the responsibilities inherent in writing from an ethnic viewpoint.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed January 7, 2021).
Physical Description:1 online resource (120 minutes)
Playing Time:01:59:38