Louise Erdrich stands as a profoundly gifted, prolific, and challenging voice in contemporary Native American literature. Her narratives delve into the complexities of identity, family, and the interwoven experiences of Indigenous peoples within broader society. Erdrich crafts compelling characters and resonant stories through a distinctive style that masterfully blends realism with mythic and poetic elements. She is celebrated for her insightful exploration of Native community life and her significant contributions to modern American letters.
In "The Mighty Red," Pulitzer Prize-winning author Louise Erdrich weaves a tale of love, nature, and the impact of uncontrollable events on ordinary lives in Argus, North Dakota. As characters navigate personal struggles and deep connections amidst societal turmoil, the novel explores themes of hope, tragedy, and the human bond with the earth.
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»Ein meisterhaftes Epos.« The New York Times – Pulitzer Prize for Fiction 2021 Kann ein Einzelner den Lauf der Geschichte verändern? Kann eine Minderheit etwas gegen einen übermächtigen Gegner, den Staat, ausrichten? »Der Nachtwächter« basiert auf dem außergewöhnlichen Leben von Louise Erdrichs Großvater, der den Protest gegen die Enteignung der amerikanischen UreinwohnerInnen vom ländlichen North Dakota bis nach Washington trug. Elegant, humorvoll und emotional mitreißend führt Louise Erdrich vor, warum sie zu den bedeutendsten amerikanischen Autorinnen der Gegenwart gezählt wird – und zeigt, dass wir alle für unsere Überzeugungen kämpfen sollten, um etwas zu verändern. »Mit diesem Roman ist Louise Erdrich auf der Höhe ihrer genialischen Schaffenskraft angelangt.« Washington Post
In late summer 1999 North Dakota, Landreaux Iron accidentally shoots his neighbor's five-year-old son, Dusty Ravich, while hunting. This tragic event sets off a chain of emotional turmoil and moral dilemmas, forcing Landreaux and his family to confront their grief, guilt, and the impact of their actions on their community. The story delves into themes of loss, responsibility, and the complex relationships between neighbors, highlighting the profound consequences of a moment's decision.
From Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author Louise Erdrich comes a richly layered novel that explores identity, exploitation, and how the burdens of history still shape our lives today.
The narrative follows mismatched lovers Vivian Twostar, a pregnant anthropologist, and Roger Williams, an academic and father, as they embark on a quest for truth about Christopher Columbus. Their journey takes them from New Hampshire to the Caribbean after Vivian discovers a presumed diary of Columbus. This adventure intertwines themes of history, love, and personal growth, as they confront challenges that test their relationship and reshape their lives, ultimately exploring the complexities of parenthood and passion amidst a race against time.
A young Native American girl who considers her family's wood-burning stove to be the heart of her home in the Turtle Mountains must adapt when it is replaced.
It is 1953. Thomas Wazhushk is the night watchman at the first factory to open near the Turtle Mountain Reservation in rural North Dakota. He is also a prominent Chippewa Council member, trying to understand a new bill that is soon to be put before Congress. The US Government calls it an 'emancipation' bill; but it isn't about freedom - it threatens the rights of Native Americans to their land, their very identity. How can he fight this betrayal?Unlike most of the girls on the reservation, Pixie - 'Patrice' - Paranteau has no desire to wear herself down on a husband and kids. She works at the factory, earning barely enough to support her mother and brother, let alone her alcoholic father who sometimes returns home to bully her for money. But Patrice needs every penny to get if she's ever going to get to Minnesota to find her missing sister Vera. In THE NIGHT WATCHMAN multi-award winning author Louise Erdrich weaves together a story of past and future generations, of preservation and progress. She grapples with the worst and best impulses of human nature, illuminating the loves and lives, desires and ambitions of her characters with compassion, wit and intelligence.
Louise Erdrich, the New York Times bestselling, National Book Award-winning author of LaRose and The Round House, paints a startling portrait of a young woman fighting for her life and her unborn child against oppressive forces that manifest in the wake of a cataclysmic event.
Set in nineteenth-century America, this sequel to Chickadee follows an Ojibwe family as they navigate the challenges of their time. Louise Erdrich's storytelling delves into themes of cultural identity, resilience, and family bonds, capturing the rich heritage and experiences of Indigenous life. The narrative intertwines personal growth with historical context, offering readers a profound glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of the Ojibwe people.