The Indian Chief as Tragic Hero
The Indian Chief as Tragic Hero2005
About this book
The leaders of anti-colonial wars of resistance - Metacom, Pontiac, Tecumseh and Cuauhtemoc - spread fear across the frontiers of North America. However, after their defeat, they became martyrs. Gordon Sayre analyses the tragedies and epics written aboutthese leaders and explores their own speeches and strategies.
Details
- First published
- 2005
- OL Work ID
- OL3333036W
Subjects
Indians of North AmericaHistory and criticismHistoriographyKings and rulersAmerican literatureWarsHeroes in literatureAmerican drama (Tragedy)BiographyIndians in literatureAmerican literature, history and criticismIndians of north america, biographyAmerican drama, history and criticismIndiens d'AmériqueChefsBiographiesHistoire et critiqueHistoriographie