House Made of Dawn by N. Scott Momaday
The novel delves into the life of a young Native American man named Abel who returns home to his New Mexico Pueblo reservation after serving in World War II. Struggling with the trauma of war and the cultural dislocation caused by years away from his traditional tribal life, Abel tries to find his identity and place in a world that is torn between ancient tribal traditions and the modern white society. His journey of self-discovery and redemption is poignantly narrated, highlighting the struggles faced by Native Americans in the contemporary world.
The 1863rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1968
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 212
- Words
- 56,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)
- The 100 Greatest American Novels, 1893 – 1993 (Jeff O'Neal at Bookriot.com)
- The Book of Great Books: A Guide to 100 World Classics (Book)
- From Zero to Well-Read in 100 Books (Jeff O'Neal at Bookriot.com)