1. Native Americans Influence on Literature
Most of the Native American traditions distinguish between songs and narratives. ... Many are created out of speeches of honored leaders and orators Narratives were highly organized. ... True narratives usually included a collection of religious beliefs including the tale of the origin of life. ... Fictional narratives were usually told for entertainment purposes especially for the children. ... During the late nineteenth century and during the twentieth century came personal narratives. ...
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