This novel, narrated by Baldy, a Navajo/Hopi guitar player, tells the story of Zuni folk singer Painted Turtle, from her childhood experiences on the reservation to her performances in cantinas in the Southwest. First published in 1988 and long out of print, this work from Clarence Major follows Painted Turtle as she seeks to assuage the spiritual sicknesses that have shaped her uneasy relationships with family, friends, and her tribe.
| ISBN: | 9780826356000 |
| Publication date: | 30th March 2015 |
| Author: | Clarence Major |
| Publisher: | University of New Mexico Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 159 pages |
| Genres: |
Fiction |
This novel, narrated by Baldy, a Navajo/Hopi guitar player, tells the story of Zuni folk singer Painted Turtle, from her childhood experiences on the reservation to her performances in cantinas in the Southwest. First published in 1988 and long out of print, this work from Clarence Major follows Painted Turtle as she seeks to assuage the spiritual sicknesses that have shaped her uneasy relationships with family, friends, and her tribe.
Painted Turtle features in the following genres: Fiction
Painted Turtle is available in Paperback, Ebook
Painted Turtle was written by Clarence Major and published by University of New Mexico Press
Painted Turtle has 159 pages