The Painted Drum: A Novel by Louise Erdrich (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Painted Drum by Louise Erdrich Faye Travers discovers a rare Native American drum while appraising an estate in New Hampshire. The drums passage is traced both forward and backward in time, revealing how it changed the lives of those whose paths it crossed. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Haunted and haunting. . . . With fearlessness and humility, in a narrative that flows more artfully than ever between destruction and rebirth, Erdrich has opened herself to possibilities beyond what we merely see--to the dead alive and busy, to the breath of trees and the souls of wolves--and inspires readers to open their hearts to these mysteries as well."-- Washington Post Book WorldFrom the author of the National Book Award Winner The Round House, Louise Erdrichs breathtaking, lyrical novel of a priceless Ojibwe artifact and the effect it has had on those who have come into contact with it over the years.While appraising the estate of a New Hampshire family descended from a North Dakota Indian agent, Faye Travers is startled to discover a rare moose skin and cedar drum fashioned long ago by an Ojibwe artisan. And so begins an illuminating journey both backward and forward in time, following the strange passage of a powerful yet delicate instrument, and revealing the extraordinary lives it has touched and defined.Compelling and unforgettable, Louise Erdrichs Painted Drum explores the often-fraught relationship between mothers and daughters, the strength of family, and the intricate rhythms of grief with all the grace, wit, and startling beauty that characterizes this acclaimed authors finest work. Back Cover While appraising the estate of a New Hampshire family descended from a North Dakota Indian agent, Faye Travers is startled to discover a rare moose skin and cedar drum fashioned long ago by an Ojibwe artisan. And so begins an illuminating journey both backward and forward in time, following the strange passage of a powerful yet delicate instrument, and revealing the extraordinary lives it has touched and defined. Compelling and unforgettable, Louise Erdrichs Painted Drum explores the often fraught relationship between mothers and daughters, the strength of family, and the intricate rhythms of grief with all the grace, wit, and startling beauty that characterizes this acclaimed authors finest work. Author Biography Louise Erdrich, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, is the award-winning author of many novels as well as volumes of poetry, childrens books, and a memoir of early motherhood. Erdrich lives in Minnesota with her daughters and is the owner of Birchbark Books, a small independent bookstore. Review "A lovely addition . . . to a growing landscape as memorable and enduring as William Faulkners Yoknapatawpha County. -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution"Complex and graceful . . . Her most recent work shows Erdrich only becoming better with time." -- Cleveland Plain Dealer"Erdrich soars in scenes that are resonant, poetic and exact, visions that will remain imprinted on the readers mind." -- Los Angeles Times Book Review"A brilliant creation: it possesses the instantly persuasive strangeness of something faithful to life." -- New York Times Book Review"This is simply a good book... Neatly etched characters, finely calibrated prose, and flashes of wisdom and wit throughout." -- Christian Science Monitor"One of her best novels... Erdrichs writing has become richer, her voice wiser... She shies away from nothing." -- Minneapolis Star Tribune"Haunted and haunting... With fearlessness and humility... [Erdrich] inspires readers to open their hearts." -- Washington Post Book World"This is her best book yet." -- Providence Journal"Erdrich at her most accomplished. . . . Startling imagery and remarkable insights into love, foolishness, bravery and betrayal." -- Philadelphia Inquirer"A top-notch read and one of her finest efforts." -- Denver Post Review Quote "This is simply a good book... Neatly etched characters, finely calibrated prose, and flashes of wisdom and wit throughout." Details ISBN0060515112 Author Louise Erdrich Short Title PAINTED DRUM Series P.S. (Paperback) Language English ISBN-10 0060515112 ISBN-13 9780060515119 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 813.54 Year 2006 Residence Minneapolis, MN, US Subtitle A Novel DOI 10.1604/9780060515119 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2006-08-22 NZ Release Date 2006-08-22 US Release Date 2006-08-22 UK Release Date 2006-08-22 Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Pages 304 Publication Date 2006-08-22 Audience General Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint Collins Place of Publication New York Imprint US Harper Perennial Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159705190;

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