Tricky tribal discourse

This volume is an attempt to understand Alex Posey's multiple and divergent voices - voices that evolved through experience and through constant negotiation of his conflicted position. Dr. Kosmider first investigates Posey's replication of Western literary models and then examines other writings that reflect Posey's attempt to incorporate and/or reproduce Creek verbal elements and strategies in his works. Posey's writing demonstrates that he was influenced by the historical and cultural context of his world - Indian Territory - and the rapid changes occurring there during his lifetime. Dr.…