Ceremony
Leslie Silko
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Ceremony
by Leslie Silko, Silko, Leslie Marmon Silko
Published
2024
Publisher
Cengage Gale
Pages
499
ISBN-13
9798885798587
Description
"This story, set on an Indian reservation just after World War II, concerns the return home of a war-weary Navaho young man. Tayo, a young Native American, has been a prisoner of the Japanese during World War II, and the horrors of captivity have almost eroded his will to survive. His return to the Laguna Pueblo reservation only increases his feeling of estrangement and alienation. While other returning soldiers find easy refuge in alcohol and senseless violence, Tayo searches for another kind of comfort and resolution. Tayo's quest leads him back to the Indian past and its traditions, to beliefs about witchcraft and evil, and to the ancient stories of his people. The search itself becomes a ritual, a curative ceremny that defeats the most virulent of afflictions-despair. "Demanding but confident and beautifully written" (Boston Globe), this is the story of a young Native American returning to his reservation after surviving the horrors of captivity as a prisoner of the Japanese during World War II. Drawn to his Indian past and its traditions, his search for comfort and resolution becomes a ritual--a curative ceremony that defeats his despair."--From source other than the Library of Congress
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Ceremony?
This edition of Ceremony has approximately 499 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Ceremony?
For most readers, Ceremony typically takes between 10h 24m and 6h 56m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 124,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 19m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 124,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Ceremony?
The estimated word count for Ceremony is approximately 124,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Ceremony?
Ceremony was written by Leslie Silko, Silko, Leslie Marmon Silko.
When was Ceremony published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2024. The original work may have been published on a different date.