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portada The Delight Makers
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Language
English
Pages
362
Format
Paperback
ISBN13
9788167170859

The Delight Makers

Bandelier, Adolf F (Author) · Double 9 Books · Paperback

The Delight Makers - Bandelier, Adolf F

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Synopsis "The Delight Makers"

The delight makers is a 19th century historical literature work and anthropological fiction novel that explores the culture, traditions, and social life of the Pueblo Indians of New Mexico. It is important for its detailed portrayal of pre-Columbian Southwest indigenous society and its integration of historical research with narrative storytelling. The novel is set in the Tyuonyi valley, a region associated with ancient Pueblo cave dwellings, where the natural landscape and human settlement are closely intertwined. It follows young characters such as Okoya and his younger brother Shyuote as they navigate daily life within a structured tribal community shaped by ritual, mythology, and tradition. Cultural figures such as the Koshare, known for their ritualistic and symbolic roles, add depth to the depiction of spiritual and social life. The narrative blends observation of environment, family relationships, and community customs, presenting a layered view of indigenous identity before European contact. Through its descriptive style, it emphasizes continuity between people, land, and belief systems. The work stands out as an early example of ethnographic historical fiction, contributing to Western understanding of Native American cultures while preserving interest in indigenous traditions, mythology, and social organization within the American Southwest.

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