Antelope Woman Summary
Louise Erdrich

Antelope Woman Overview

Deeply engrained with magical realism and Native American culture, Louise Erdrich's Antelope Woman follows the intertwined fates of the Roy and Shawn families as they navigate their personal and collective identities. With a host of main characters and a canine narrator, this multi-generational saga spans over 100 years and is set mainly in modern-day Minneapolis. Erdrich's novel explores various themes including tradition and identity, balance, storytelling and creation, and the interconnected nature of the world.