Sherman Alexie: A Collection of Critical Essays

by Jeff Berglund (Editor), Jan Roush (Editor)

Sherman Alexie is, by many accounts, the most widely read American Indian writer in the United States and likely in the world.  A literary polymath, Alexie's nineteen published books span a variety of genres and include his most recent National Book Award-winning The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. Now, for the first time, a volume of critical essays is devoted to Alexie's work both in print and on the big screen.  Editors Jeff Berglund and Jan Roush have assembled twelve leading scholars of American Indian literature to provide new perspectives on a writer with his finger on the pulse of America. Interdisciplinary in their approach to Alexie's work, these essays cover the writer's entire career, and are insightful and accessible to scholars and lay readers alike.  This volume is a worthy companion to the work of one of our nations's most recognized contemporary voices.

344 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Maria · Rating 3 out of 5]

Depending on what work of his one is interested in, this is a good starting place. It has two essays on "Smoke Signals" that were great and the rest is a little scattered among his work, though not comprehensive.

[Nagisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although it seems rather scattered, this collection is an important source to write a paper.

[Will Dash]

Good stuff on Sherman Alexie