Life Among the Piutes (eBook)

Enriched edition. An Intimate Journey into Piute Culture and Resistance in the 19th Century

Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024
171 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654781431-3 (EAN)

Infos

In "Life Among the Piutes," Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins presents a compelling autobiographical account that intricately weaves personal narrative with a broader historical context. Through her vivid prose, Hopkins explores the struggles and resilience of the Northern Paiute people amid the encroachment of Euro-American settlers. The text serves as both a sociocultural document and a poignant critique of U.S. government policies impacting Native American tribes, thus placing it within the tradition of Indigenous literature that seeks to reclaim voice and agency in the face of colonial injustices. Winnemucca's eloquent storytelling is interspersed with cultural teachings, providing an educational lens into the rich practices and beliefs of her people. Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins, an influential figure and one of the first Native American women to publish a book in the United States, drew from her own experiences as an educator and advocate for Native American rights. Her passion for justice and preservation of her culture stems from her family's history and her firsthand experiences with the devastating consequences of U.S. territorial expansion. Winnemucca's intermingling of memoir and cultural history makes her work not only personal but also representative of the wider Native American narrative. I highly recommend "Life Among the Piutes" for readers interested in Indigenous perspectives, historical narratives, and the intersection of personal and collective identity. This profound work challenges assumptions and enriches understanding of the complexity of Native American experiences, making it essential reading for scholars, students, and anyone seeking to engage with the voices of marginalized communities.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 18.1.2024
• Einführung: Brandon Pearson
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Brandon Pearson
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Biografien / Erfahrungsberichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Neuzeit (bis 1918)
• Schlagworte: 19th century literature • 19th century Native American • activism and education • American History • Apache • Autobiography • colonization struggles • Cultural Studies • Empire of the Summer Moon • Ethnographic narrative • Female authors • firsthand cultural account • historical perspective Native • Indigenous peoples • killers of the flower moon • Native American Literature • Native Roots • Navajo • Nine Years Among the Indians • Piute tribe traditions • ron chernow • Sioux • Slavery • spiritual beliefs exploration • traditional storytelling • tribal resilience stories • Western United States • women's voices history • Women Writers • You Don't Have to Say You Love Me