James Welch Bücher

Ein Roman aus der Sichtweise und dem Denken der Indianer erzählt

Verlorener hätte sich Robinson Crusoe nicht fühlen können: Charging Elk, ein Sioux-Indianer, strandet Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts in Frankreich. Zwei Jahrzehnte wird es dauern bis er es endlich geschafft hat, sich heimisch zu fühlen. James Welchs' neues Werk verdient schon jetzt einen Platz unter den Klassikern der amerikanischen Romanliteratur.Frankreich im Jahr 1889: Der junge Indianer Charging Elk tritt in einer Wildwest-Show auf, die in Europa gerade für Furore sorgt. In Marseille verletzt er sich und wird von seinen Stammesgenossen in einem Krankenhaus zurückgelassen. Von einem Tag auf den anderen muß er sich in der fremden Welt zurechtfinden, in einer Gesellschaft, die ihm nicht nur Wohlwollen sondern auch Misstrauen entgegenbringt. Als er sich in eine junge Französin verliebt, wird er urplötzlich in einen Mordfall verstrickt ...

Exploring the Native American experience in Montana, this poetry collection reflects the author's deep connection to the land that shaped his youth. The verses reveal a profound awareness of time, place, and human existence, showcasing Welch's elegant style and emotional depth. With an introduction by James Tate, the work resonates with both personal and universal themes, making it relevant to a broad audience. This influential volume promises to engage a new generation of readers with its vivid imagery and cultural insights.

Treats the battle with Custer from the Indians' point of view, showing how their "victory" was merely a last hurrah for a landless people stripped of their rights

James Welch never shied away from depicting the lives of Native Americans damned by destiny and temperament to the margins of society. The Death of Jim Loney is no exception. Jim Loney is a mixed-blood, of white and Indian parentage. Estranged from both communities, he lives a solitary, brooding existence in a small Montana town. His nights are filled with disturbing dreams that haunt his waking hours. Rhea, his lover, cannot console him; Kate, his sister, cannot penetrate his world. In sparse, moving prose, Welch has crafted a riveting tale of disenfranchisement and self-destruction. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Set against a backdrop of cultural intersection, this novel by the acclaimed author of Fools Crow explores the complexities of identity and heritage. Through vivid storytelling and historical depth, it delves into the experiences of characters navigating their intertwined worlds, highlighting the challenges and triumphs they face. The narrative weaves rich imagery and emotional resonance, showcasing Welch's mastery in depicting the Native American experience and the broader implications of cultural exchange.

A contemporary classic from a major writer of the Native American renaissance — "Brilliant, brutal and, in my opinion, Welch's best work." —Tommy Orange, The Washington Post One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years During his life, James Welch came to be regarded as a master of American prose, and his first novel, Winter in the Blood, is one of his most enduring works. The narrator of this beautiful, often disquieting novel is a young Native American man living on the Fort Belknap Reservation in Montana. Sensitive and self-destructive, he searches for something that will bind him to the lands of his ancestors but is haunted by personal tragedy, the dissolution of his once proud heritage, and Montana's vast emptiness. Winter in the Blood is an evocative and unforgettable work of literature that will continue to move and inspire anyone who encounters it. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

This collection of true stories chronicles the joys and challenges of raising Highland cattle in the beautiful, but sometimes harsh climate of Northern Vermont. Some of the stories are heartwarming. Others are heart-rending. All of them will broaden the reader's understanding and appreciation of cattle and the realities of breeding, managing, and caring for them. Like the stories, the photos in this book span nearly 40 years. All of the livestock pictured are from the authors' farm, photographed by three generations of their family.

Set against the backdrop of an ancient legend, the narrative follows Taoist mystics who emerge in times of suffering, oppression, and injustice. These enigmatic figures bring hope and guidance to those burdened by the weight of tyranny and disaster, embodying the themes of resilience and the quest for justice. The story weaves together elements of mysticism and the human spirit's struggle against adversity, highlighting the transformative power of compassion and wisdom in the face of hardship.