Title: The Indian chief as tragic hero : native resistance and the literatures of America, from Moctezuma to Tecumseh /
Authors: Sayre, Gordon M. 1964-
Publisher: University of North Carolina Press,
Year: 2005
Subjects: American literature History and criticism; Indians in literature; Indians of North America Kings and rulers Biography History and criticism.; Indians of North America Wars Historiography.; American drama (Tragedy) History and criticism.; Indians of North America Historiography.; Heroes in literature
Abstract: 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.
Contents: From enemy to hero -- Moctezuma -- Metacom -- Pontiac -- Logan -- The Natchez -- The Pueblo revolt -- Tecumseh.