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Karen Louise Erdrich (innate June 7, 1954) is a Native American (Chippewa) author of novels, poetry & babies's books. Erdrich is the girl of an Ojibwthe Indian mother & a German-U.s. father, & her function is typically revolve about Native Western themes.

Her works include Love Medicine (winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award), Tracks, The Beet Queen, The Bingo Palace, Tales of Burning Love, The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse, The Master Butchers Singing Club, Four Souls, ''The Blue Jay's Dance, and The Antelope Wife (winner of the 1999 World Fantasy Award), as well as two books of poetry: Baptism of Desire and Jacklight. Her virtually all recent novel is The Painted Drum.

She as well co-wrote The Crown of Columbus'' with her late husband, Michael Dorris and is the 1987 O. Henry Award winner for her short story "Fleur" published in Esquire Magazine in August of 1986.

The Creative Instinct
An interview with Erdrich from Salonmagazine.com's archives.

2001 Artist of the Year
Article in Minneapolis Star Tribune newspaper; interview quotes, brief biography and quotes from colleauges.

Louise Erdrich's Bibliography
Bibliography of poetry, novels and other works, compiled by "Modern American Poetry."

Louise Erdrich
Classroom syllabus for discussion of author and works.

A Reader's Guide to the Novels of Louise Erdrich
Book review of "A Reader's Guide to the Novels of Louise Erdrich"

The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich
Summary and review of the book with classroom discussion ideas, activities, related books and links.

PAL: Louise Erdrich
Portraits in American Literature profile, featuring extensive bibliography.

Fiction: Louise Erdrich
Brief biography from Bedford/St. Martin's Press.

A Feast of Words
Annotated bibliography and brief biography of the author, as well as critical praise for her work.

Barnes & Noble.com - Meet the Writers
Biography, interview and bibliography.






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