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Red Bird

by William Ellery Leonard
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781025399355
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 166
  • Original Price: GBP 24.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 413 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): American / General

"Red Bird" is a powerful four-act drama by William Ellery Leonard that dramatizes a poignant and tragic chapter in American history. Set in the Wisconsin territory during the Winnebago War of 1827, the play centers on the historical figure of Red Bird, a noble Winnebago chief. The narrative explores the escalating tensions between Indigenous nations and the encroaching white settlers, focusing on the cultural misunderstandings and broken treaties that lead to inevitable conflict.

Leonard's work provides a sympathetic and deeply human portrayal of the titular chief, depicting him as a man of great integrity caught between the survival of his people and the overwhelming force of American expansion. As the drama unfolds, Red Bird is forced to make a profound personal sacrifice to protect his tribe from further devastation. The play serves as a striking examination of justice, honor, and the tragic consequences of frontier displacement.

Renowned for its historical sensitivity and lyrical prose, "Red Bird" remains a significant contribution to 20th-century American literature. It offers a compelling look at the complex interpersonal and political dynamics of the early 19th-century frontier, making it an essential read for those interested in historical drama and the multifaceted history of the American West.

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