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Louise Erdrich, born of maternal Ojibwa descent and of paternal German-American descent, was a storyteller at an early age. Her knowledge of and interest in the diverse traditions of her heritage ...
While Erdrich was a child, her father paid her a nickel for every story she wrote. Her sister Heidi became a poet and also lives in Minnesota; she publishes under the name Heid E. Erdrich. Another sister, Lise Erdrich, has written children's books and collections of fiction and essays. Erdrich attended Dartmouth College from 1972 to 1976.
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- Turtle Mountain Ojibwe, American
- Native American literature, children's books
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Apr 22, 2020 · Indeed, the themes of Erdrich’s stories range from the effects of war on families and personal identity to loss of heritage and family and personal relationships. Stylistically, Erdrich’s stories reveal many similarities to the stories of writers she has said had significant influence on her. The distinct sense of place, of character, and ...
Louise Erdrich was born on June 7, 1954, in Little Falls, Minnesota and studied at Dartmouth College. Here she was a part of the first class of women at the college to earn an A.B. in English. Erdrich has written 28 books and is one of the most significant writers of the second wave of the Native American Renaissance. Previous: Feminist/Gender.
Andrew Barbour. Louise Erdrich’s Saint Marie is a work of fiction permeated by deep and often conflicting symbolism. It tells the story of a teenage girl in the tutelage of one Sister Leopolda and tracks her progression from a poor native girl on an Indian reservation to an apparent saint to the nuns at Sacred Heart Convent.
Louise Erdrich is an American poetess and novelist. She also wrote children’s books. Her works feature the characters and setting of Native America. She is also a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. Among the writers of the second wave of the American writers, Erdrich is one of the most important and significant writers.
Jan 1, 2001 · Black humor mingles with magic, injustice bleeds into betrayal, and through it all, bonds of love and family marry the elements into a tightly woven whole that pulses with the drama of life. Filled with humor, magic, injustice and betrayal, Erdrich blends family love and loyalty in a stunning work of dramatic fiction. 367 pages, Paperback.
