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Historical novel

The Night Watchman

Louise Erdrich
eng. The Night Watchman · 2020
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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

  • The book is based on the true story of the author's grandfather, who fought against the termination of the Chippewa tribe.
  • The main character, Thomas Wazhashk, works as a night watchman at a factory and is also a tribal leader.
  • The novel addresses important themes such as cultural identity, indigenous rights, and social justice.
  • The book intertwines real historical events with elements of magical realism.
  • One of the key plotlines is the fight to preserve the Chippewa tribe's land and rights in the 1950s.
The Night Watchman
Date of publication: 31 July 2024
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Author: 
Louise Erdrich
Original title: eng. The Night Watchman · 2020
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