Native American and First Nations Humor

“Humor is introduced into the new-born Native American or First Nations’ life as a ceremony…  King’s stories show that there are other helpers of humor, like the trickster and the coyote, who play important roles in teaching and transforming through laughter.”

- Native American and First Nations Humor

Native American and First Nations Humor is a complete study of Thomas King’s humor and its basis in the oral traditions of the Native American and First Nations tribes.  In this book, while analyzing the humor in the writings of Thomas King, the author explores the funny, wise, and helpful trickster of the Native American tradition.  Yes, students of literature will find the book illuminating, but the general reader, too, will be informed by these interpretations written in an easy style.  For those new to the subject, the book has introductory sections on Native American and First Nations’ history, the current realities, and the oral traditional belief system.  The author pairs the insights on Native humor with familiar devices of humor, like the parody and irony.  Here’s a rare look at laughter.