«Вода без горы» – роман о взрослении юного Навахо в 1920-е годы. Путь к становлению шаманом, древние традиции и путешествие к океану. Лауреат медали Ньюбери.
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Введение
"Безодная гора" – американский роман Лауры Адамс Армер, опубликованный в 1931 году и рекомендованный для подростков от 13 до 19 лет. Он был удостоен медали Ньюбери за выдающиеся заслуги в области американской детской литературы, а также премии Longmans за юношескую прозу и рассказывает историю взросления мальчика из народа навахо.
Waterless Mountain is an American novel by Laura Adams Armer published in 1931, recommended for teens between the ages of 13 to 19. Awarded the Newbery Medal for excellence in American children's literature, as well as Longmans Juvenile Fiction Prize, it is a coming of age story about a Navajo boy.
Сюжет
Младший брат, индеец навахо, живущий в Аризоне в 1920-х годах, стремится повторить путь своего дяди и стать знахарем. Для этого ему предстоит пройти несколько изнурительных лет обучения, чтобы освоить все древние песни и обычаи его предков. Это включает в себя путешествие к Тихому океану на Дальнем Западе, участие в традиционных обрядах и восхождение на расположенную неподалеку гору Без Воды. На протяжении всего обучения дядя рассказывает ему множество легенд их народа.
Younger Brother, a Navajo Indian living in Arizona in the 1920s, wishes to follow in the footsteps of his uncle and become a medicine man. To accomplish this task, he must undergo several arduous years of training, to learn all of the ancient songs and customs of his ancestors. This includes a journey to the Pacific Ocean in the far west, participating in traditional ceremonies, and climbing the nearby Waterless Mountain. Throughout his training, his Uncle relates to him numerous legends of their culture.
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Младший брат – главный герой, стремящийся стать целителем. Его настоящее имя – Утренний мальчик, но поскольку это имя произносится только в особых случаях, остальные обычно называют его Младшим братом или Маленьким певцом. Он часто проявляет глубокую проницательность в различных ситуациях, что убеждает его дядю в том, что ему предначертано стать целителем. Книга охватывает период от восьми лет Младшего брата до его раннего подросткового возраста.
Younger Brother The main character, who aspires to become a medicine man. His true name is Dawn Boy, but as this name can only be spoken in special circumstances, others usually refer to him as Younger Brother, or Little Singer. He often displays a great deal of insight on many situations, which convinces his Uncle that he is destined to become a medicine man. The book spans the period from when Younger Brother is eight years old until his early adolescence. Uncle The brother of Younger Brother's mother. He is the medicine man for the local community, and is thus highly respected. He serves as Younger Brother's mentor, guiding him through the process of learning the ceremonies and stories that are required for his position. Big Man A Caucasian man who owns the local trading post. He has a great interest and respect for Navajo culture, and helps out the community whenever he can. He and Younger Brother have an abiding affection for one another, referring to each other as "Grandfather" and "Grandson".
Дядя – брат матери Младшего брата. Он является целителем местной общины и пользуется большим уважением. Он выступает наставником Младшего брата, направляя его в процессе изучения церемоний и преданий, необходимых для его будущего призвания.
Younger Brother The main character, who aspires to become a medicine man. His true name is Dawn Boy, but as this name can only be spoken in special circumstances, others usually refer to him as Younger Brother, or Little Singer. He often displays a great deal of insight on many situations, which convinces his Uncle that he is destined to become a medicine man. The book spans the period from when Younger Brother is eight years old until his early adolescence. Uncle The brother of Younger Brother's mother. He is the medicine man for the local community, and is thus highly respected. He serves as Younger Brother's mentor, guiding him through the process of learning the ceremonies and stories that are required for his position. Big Man A Caucasian man who owns the local trading post. He has a great interest and respect for Navajo culture, and helps out the community whenever he can. He and Younger Brother have an abiding affection for one another, referring to each other as "Grandfather" and "Grandson".
Большой человек – белый человек, владелец местного торгового поста. Он проявляет большой интерес и уважение к культуре навахо и всегда готов помочь общине. Он и Младший брат испытывают взаимную привязанность, называя друг друга «дедушкой» и «внуком».
Younger Brother The main character, who aspires to become a medicine man. His true name is Dawn Boy, but as this name can only be spoken in special circumstances, others usually refer to him as Younger Brother, or Little Singer. He often displays a great deal of insight on many situations, which convinces his Uncle that he is destined to become a medicine man. The book spans the period from when Younger Brother is eight years old until his early adolescence. Uncle The brother of Younger Brother's mother. He is the medicine man for the local community, and is thus highly respected. He serves as Younger Brother's mentor, guiding him through the process of learning the ceremonies and stories that are required for his position. Big Man A Caucasian man who owns the local trading post. He has a great interest and respect for Navajo culture, and helps out the community whenever he can. He and Younger Brother have an abiding affection for one another, referring to each other as "Grandfather" and "Grandson".