Evidence of Red (Earthworks) (Paperback)

~ LeAnne Howe (Author) "When we leave our body, the sound is so potent it cracks open the stars and our momentum ricochets around..." (more)
Key Phrases: Stage Directions, American Indians, Ain't Sally (more...)

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Winner of the 2006 Oklahoma book awards, "Evidence of Red: Prose and Poems" rails against lost lands and lovers, heralds death and mad warriors, and celebrates a doomed love affair between Hollywood's invented characters: "Noble Savage" and "Indian Sports Mascot." The author, a Choctaw Indian from Oklahoma writes about modern life in America, as well as the strange and humorous encounters she's had with Arabs in Syria, and Jews in Israel. She writes of growing up in a family of native storytellers who tell of their lives and experiences.

About the Author

LeAnne Howe, an enrolled citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, is an author, playwright, filmmaker and scholar. Born and educated in Oklahoma, she's lectured in Japan, Jordan, Romania, and Spain. Shell Shaker, Howe's first novel, received an American Book Award in 2002 from the Before Columbus Foundation. In 2003, she was named Wordcraft Circle Writer of the Year, 2002, Creative Prose. Equinoxes Rouge, the French translation for Shell Shaker is the 2004 finalist for the Prix Medici Etranger, one of France's top literary awards. Currently she is assistant professor in the Department of American Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota. In September 2005, she will be an associate professor in the Departments of English, and American Indian Studies at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Salt Publishing (April 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844710629
• ISBN-13: 978-1844710621
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #959,105 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Poetry and Prose, August 10, 2007

By	A. Wesley (Atlanta. GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a collection of poetry and prose by author LeAnne Howe. It contains native american history, politics, mythology, drama and even comic wit. The author exudes great passion and intelligence. Very interesting and open attitude.