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An Interview with LeAnne Howe | Synapse

September 1, 2025

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An Interview with LeAnne Howe

SPSarah L. Peters LHLeAnne Howe

Key Points

Interview highlights the importance of Indigenous knowledge in storytelling, emphasizing cultural memory.
LeAnne Howe discusses historical trauma as a theme throughout her novels, including Shell Shaker and Savage Conversations.
The conversation addresses how ghosts play a role in restoring Native histories and exposing injustices.
Explores themes of communal justice and the impact of storytelling on historical understanding.

Abstract

Abstract: In this interview, Choctaw author LeAnne Howe discusses her storytelling approach, emphasizing Indigenous knowledge, cultural memory, and historical justice. She reflects on her novels Shell Shaker and Savage Conversations , exploring themes of communal justice, historical trauma, and the critical role of ghosts in restoring Native histories and exposing hidden injustices.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69254f9ec0ce034ddc35a12a https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1353/scr.2025.a974161

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