Charles Alexander Eastman Bücher
Charles Alexander Eastman ragt unter den Autoren der amerikanischen Ureinwohner heraus, da er die Welten der traditionellen Erzählkunst und der formalen Gelehrsamkeit vereinte. Aufgezogen in den traditionellen Wegen der Woodland Sioux durch seine Großmutter, erwarb er ein intimes, aus erster Hand gewonnenes Verständnis für die Lebensweise, Sprache und mündliche Überlieferung seines Volkes. Später verfolgte er eine formale Ausbildung und wurde Arzt, der die Opfer des Massakers von Wounded Knee versorgte. Diese einzigartige doppelte Perspektive ermöglichte es ihm, sein kulturelles Erbe authentisch zu dokumentieren, ohne die Vermittlung von Übersetzern oder externen Beobachtern.
Ohijésa
Jugenderinnerungen eines Sioux-Indianers
Contains the important writings of the author, the first Native American author to live simultaneously in both traditional world of Santee Sioux and modern civilization of white man.
Living in Two Worlds
- 207 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
The importance of Eastman's life story was reiterated for a new generation when the 2007 HBO film entitled Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee used Eastman, played by Adam Beach, as its leading hero. This book presents an account of the American Indian experience as seen through the eyes of the author.
From the Deep Woods to Civilization
- 86 Seiten
- 4 Lesestunden
The autobiography chronicles Charles A. Eastman's journey from his childhood on a Santee Dakota reservation to his education and career as a physician. Following his earlier memoir, it details his experiences in a predominantly white educational system and his efforts to advocate for Native American rights. Eastman's narrative highlights themes of cultural identity, resilience, and the complexities of navigating two worlds. As a prominent speaker on Sioux culture, his insights significantly influenced perceptions of Native American life in the early 20th century.
A full-blooded Sioux trained as a warrior to age sixteen discusses the crafts, lore, and customs that were the essence of that training.
A full-blooded Sioux Indian describes his childhood experiences and training as a warrior in the 1870's and 1880's until he was taken to live in the white man's world at age fifteen.