The Western as Postmodern Satiric History: Thomas Berger's" Little Big Man"

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Article

Publication Date

Winter 1999

Abstract

Examines the possibility for alternate readings of historical events through the use of satire as seen from Thomas Berger's `Little Big Man.' Deconstruction of accepted notions of the American West and questions official views; Ways of comprehending history; Humanization of figures in history; Encourages readers to view privileged historical accounts with a critical perspective.

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