N. Scott Momaday: Words From a Bear
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Delve into the enigmatic life of Pulitzer Prize-winning author and poet N. Scott Momaday
Delve into the enigmatic life and mind of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and poet N. Scott Momaday, best known for “House Made of Dawn” and a formative voice of the Native American Renaissance in art and literature.
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N. Scott Momaday: Words From a Bear
Preview: 11/18/2019 | 29sVideo has Closed Captions
Delve into the enigmatic life and mind of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and poet N. Scott Momaday, best known for “House Made of Dawn” and a formative voice of the Native American Renaissance in art and literature.
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Clip: 11/18/2019 | 2m 43s | Jeff Bridges, Robert Redford, and others explain the importance of Momaday's writing. (2m 43s)
How N. Scott Momaday Connected with his Kiowa Ancestry
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Clip: 11/18/2019 | 1m 16s | On his horse, N. Scott Momaday used his imagination to connect with his Kiowa ancestors. (1m 16s)
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