John Joseph Mathews by Michael Snyder

John Joseph Mathews by Michael Snyder

John Joseph Mathews is one of Oklahoma's most revered twentieth-century authors. An Osage Indian, he was also one of the first Indigenous authors to gain national renown. Yet fame did not come easily, and his personality was full of contradictions. In this biography, Michael Snyder provides the first book-length account of this fascinating figure.

[Michael] Snyder's meticulous biography explodes long-standing myths about Mathews. . . In filling gaps both personal and cultural, the book does fine service."" - Times Literary Supplement

""John Joseph Mathews: Life of an Osage Writer is a major contribution to the growing field of biographies of American Indian literary figures. Students of Native American literature will find this a significant addition to the canon of Mathews scholarship. Others will find it an engaging read."" - Daniel F. Littlefield Jr., author of Alex Posey: Creek Poet, Journalist, and Humorist

""This is a critical biography, delving into both the literary and the personal sides of Mathews. In the end the story is edifying. I was transfixed by the interactions of literary legends traipsing through the narrative - Savoie Lottinville. J. Frank Dobie. Carter Revard."" - Plains Folk

Michael Snyder is Professor of English at Oklahoma City Community College and author of scholarly articles on John Joseph Mathews and other American Indian writers.

Russ Tall Chief (Osage) is a writer, an educator, and Director of Student Engagement, Inclusion, and Multicultural Programs at Oklahoma City University.

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ISBN 13	9780806160528
ISBN 10	0806160527
Title	John Joseph Mathews
Author	Michael Snyder
Series	American Indian Literature And Critical Studies Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	University of Oklahoma Press
Year published	2018-02-28
Number of pages	284
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.