The Emergence of the American Frontier Hero 1682–1826 Gender, Action, and Emotion
Description
The study follows the early evolution of the American frontier hero, from its roots in Mary Rowlandson's narration of her experiences as a prisoner during King Phillip's war through works by Unca Eliza Winkfield, Charles Brockden Brown, James Fenimore Cooper, the film-maker John Ford, and actor John Wayne.
Keywords
Literary CriticismAmericanModern18th CenturySocial ScienceGender StudiesPsychologyEmotionsLanguage Arts & DisciplinesLinguisticsRenaissance
2010Book
Author(s)Denise Mary MacNeil
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan US
ISBN9780230621503
LanguageEnglish
