Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux
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Title: Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux
Author: John G. Neihardt
Subject: Black Elk
Publisher: Bison Books
Language: English
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0803283598
Pages: 298
Published Year: 1989 Edition
Dimensions: 20 x 13 cm
Condition: Used – Good
Condition Note: Book is in good condition.
About the Book
Black Elk Speaks is a powerful and deeply moving spiritual autobiography that recounts the life, visions, and experiences of Black Elk, as narrated to John G. Neihardt. Widely regarded as one of the most important works of Native American literature, the book offers a rare and profound insight into the culture, spirituality, and history of the Lakota people.
The narrative begins with Black Elk's childhood and the extraordinary visions he experienced at a young age. These spiritual revelations shaped his understanding of the world and his role within his community. Throughout the book, he reflects on the meaning of these visions and their connection to the destiny of his people.
A major focus of the work is the dramatic transformation of Native American life during the nineteenth century. Black Elk provides firsthand accounts of historic events, including conflicts between Indigenous nations and the expanding United States, the loss of traditional lands, and the profound cultural changes that followed.
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Book Details
Title: Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux
Author: John G. Neihardt
Subject: Black Elk
Publisher: Bison Books
Language: English
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0803283598
Pages: 298
Published Year: 1989 Edition
Dimensions: 20 x 13 cm
Condition: Used – Good
Condition Note: Book is in good condition.
About the Book
Black Elk Speaks is a powerful and deeply moving spiritual autobiography that recounts the life, visions, and experiences of Black Elk, as narrated to John G. Neihardt. Widely regarded as one of the most important works of Native American literature, the book offers a rare and profound insight into the culture, spirituality, and history of the Lakota people.
The narrative begins with Black Elk's childhood and the extraordinary visions he experienced at a young age. These spiritual revelations shaped his understanding of the world and his role within his community. Throughout the book, he reflects on the meaning of these visions and their connection to the destiny of his people.
A major focus of the work is the dramatic transformation of Native American life during the nineteenth century. Black Elk provides firsthand accounts of historic events, including conflicts between Indigenous nations and the expanding United States, the loss of traditional lands, and the profound cultural changes that followed.
