Busby, Mark

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Ralph Ellison.

Presents volume five of an eight-volume collection on regional cultures of America and examines the traditions and history of the Southwest through narratives on Native Americans, architecture, Spanish influence, border music, and other areas that define the Southwestern states.

Traces the influence of folklore, mythology, and oral tradition on Ellison's writings amid the contradictory forces of American culture and history.