Storyteller

Leslie Marmon Silko's Storyteller is a seminal work of Native American literature that weaves together original short stories, poetry, and autobiographical reflections influenced by traditional oral tales from her upbringing in the Laguna Pueblo of New Mexico. First published in 1981, the book explores themes of memory, alienation, power, and identity, while highlighting the importance of myth, oral tradition, and storytelling in shaping cultural identity. This edition features a new introduction by the author, offering further insight into her groundbreaking narrative style.