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The Dream Of Chief Crazy Horse
David Pownall
Indians
by Arthur Kopit
Synopsis
Cast in the style of a vaudeville Wild West Show, this highly theatrical play explores the theme of Americas mistreatment of the indigenious tribes was a celebrated hit on Broadway starring Stacy Keach.
The hero is Buffalo Bill, whose life is defined and destroyed by an unfulfilled vision.
Like all tragic heroes he has a fatal character he knows and loves the Native Americans, but craves money and fame.
He helps destroy the buffalo herds, reducing the Native Americans to starvation.
Ultimately, ambition leads him to even greater cruelty, destroying both the tribes and himself.
Publication
Publisher Samuel French
Year 1965
Binding Paperback
Pages 94
Language English
ISBN-13 9780374521851
ISBN-10 0374521859
LCCN 69016835
LCC PS3561.O646 I5
Indians is a American play written by Arthur Kopit and published by Samuel French (1965).
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