The Song of Milkanwatha

by Marc Antony Henderson

Book Overview

The Song of Milkanwatha is a parody of Longfellow's famous poem 'The Song of Hiawatha', written by Marc Antony Henderson. The poem follows the story of Milkanwatha, a Native American chief who falls in love with the daughter of a white settler. The poem humorously subverts the conventions of the original, and was a popular satire in its time. This edition includes a new introduction on the history of parody and satire in American literature.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1022168932
• ISBN13: 9781022168930
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"