N. Scott Momaday
Kiowa novelist whose House Made of Dawn was the first Native American novel to win the Pulitzer Prize, in 1969. His work helped inspire the Native American literary renaissance. He is the founding figure of contemporary Native American literature.
Works
- House Made of DawnKiowa novel about a young man returning to ancestral lands seeking cultural wholeness
- The Way to Rainy MountainLyrical memoir blending Kiowa legends, history, and personal journey to sacred mountain
- The Ancient ChildNovel about a Kiowa painter's struggle between modern life and indigenous heritage
- In the Bear's HouseCollection of stories exploring the sacred relationship between bears and humans
- The NamesMemoir recounting the author's journey of self-discovery and tribal identity
- In the Presence of the SunCollection of stories and poems on Kiowa history, spirituality, and wisdom