Almanac of the Dead

Almanac of the Dead is a 1991 novel by Leslie Marmon Silko, an American writer known for her exploration of the conflict between Native American and white cultures. This novel, like her earlier work Ceremony, delves into themes of Native spirituality and the struggles to maintain cultural identity in an Anglo-dominated society.1

Almanac of the Dead presents a sprawling narrative that spans five centuries and focuses on the displacement of Indigenous peoples. The story centers on two Native women and offers a more apocalyptic perspective on contemporary society. The novel received mixed critical reviews, with some finding its portrayal of race contentious, while others, like Toni Morrison, praised its richness and significance. An almanac is typically a publication containing astronomical data or general information, often issued annually.12