Ceremony
Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko is a Penguin edition set to be published on March 12, 2024. This novel explores the journey of Tayo, a World War II veteran of mixed ancestry, as he returns to the Laguna Pueblo Reservation to heal from the psychological scars of war and the alienation he faces from his community. Through his quest for peace, the narrative intertwines elements of Indigenous culture and tradition, presenting a profound exploration of identity and belonging.
Readers will find that Ceremony serves as a ceremony of healing, delving into themes of trauma and recovery. The story is enriched by the somber majesty of Pueblo myth, offering insights into the complexities of Native American experiences. This edition, comprising 272 pages, invites readers to engage with the enduring power of Silko’s work, which remains a significant contribution to the fields of fiction, ethnic studies, and social science.
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A Penguin Vitae edition of the great Native American Novel of a battered veteran returning home to heal his mind and spirit, with a foreword by bestselling author Tommy Orange
A Penguin Classic Hardcover
More than 45 years after its original publication, Ceremony remains one of the most profound and moving works of Native American literature, a novel that is itself a ceremony of healing. Tayo, a World War II veteran of mixed ancestry, returns to the Laguna Pueblo Reservation. He is deeply scarred by his experience as a prisoner of the Japanese and further wounded by the rejection he encounters from his people. Only by immersing himself in the Indian past can he begin to regain the peace that was taken from him. Masterfully written, filled with the somber majesty of Pueblo myth, Ceremony is a work of enduring power
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