James Welch
Blackfeet-Gros Ventre novelist and poet whose Winter in the Blood and Fools Crow are celebrated explorations of Native American life and history. He is a foundational figure in the Native American Renaissance. His sparse, precise prose is celebrated for its emotional power.
Works
- Winter in the BloodNative American novel depicting a young man's search for identity and belonging
- The Death of Jim LoneyTragedy of a Native American man struggling with poverty and alienation
- Fools CrowHistorical novel of the Blackfeet nation resisting white encroachment in Montana
- The Indian LawyerNovel about a Native American lawyer navigating identity between two worlds
- The Heartsong of Charging ElkStory of a Native American bull rider finding purpose after tragedy and loss
- Killing CusterNonfiction account of the Battle of Little Bighorn and American history