Louise ErdrichLouise Erdrich
Louise Erdrich's work is remarkable in its complexity and honest style. She exposes the Native American lifestyle and presents the essential truths common to all races. Erdrich's works address the issues of family, love, and generational conflict. Her Chippewa ancestry strongly influences her writing. This simple, yet powerful style can be found in two books of poetry; Jacklight and Baptism of Desire. Erdrich is also a very accomplished novelist. Her published novels include The Beet Queen, Tracks, Love Medicine, and The Bingo Palace. These works have established Erdrich's position as one of the most intriguing and exciting American authors to emerge in our century.
