PREFACE The influence of American Indian song-literature has touched both the music and the literature of contemporary America. Those writers who use Indian themes are legion. Mary Austin has gone farthest, perhaps, among the writers of the day in relating her poetic work to the native rhythms of America. These native rhythms pulsed through the songs of our Red Men for centuries before our Christian era. The very beautiful Aztec and the Inca poetry belong to the earlier and more highly developed civilizations. Since it is the purpose of this volume to treat of the more primitive forms of…mehr
PREFACE The influence of American Indian song-literature has touched both the music and the literature of contemporary America. Those writers who use Indian themes are legion. Mary Austin has gone farthest, perhaps, among the writers of the day in relating her poetic work to the native rhythms of America. These native rhythms pulsed through the songs of our Red Men for centuries before our Christian era. The very beautiful Aztec and the Inca poetry belong to the earlier and more highly developed civilizations. Since it is the purpose of this volume to treat of the more primitive forms of rhythm, it has seemed best to limit the illustrations to songs from tribes north of Mexico. The late Mrs. Natalie Curtis Burlin's collection of songs in The Indians' Book makes that volume quite the most representative source book for the study of Indian lyrics. The original texts of unusual range in poetic patterns, the musical settings, the interlinear translations, and the accompanying narratives add a rich context to free translations of genuine literary merit. Among other contributions to Indian song-literature, the studies of Miss Alice Cunningham Fletcher, Mr. Carlos Troyer, and Doctor Washington Matthews hold a particular charm for the investigator. Mrs. Austin's notable work, The American Rhythm, an analysis of the primitive poetic impulse, with illustrations from her own translations, came from the press after the writer's study of Indian poetic rhythms had been under way for some years. The conclusions for this volume have been limited, therefore, to those about poetic forms. The writer is greatly indebted to Mrs. Austin for her generous interest in earlier work and especially for her helpful criticism of this study. N. B.
Mary Austin, a pioneering American nature author and social activist, made huge contributions to literature in the early 20th century. One of her incredible works is "California: The Land of the Sun." This book is a testomony to Austin's deep connection with the herbal global and her ardour for the landscapes of California. In "California: The Land of the Sun," Austin eloquently captures the essence of the Golden State, portray shiny graphics of its numerous ecosystems, from deserts to mountains. Her prose reflects a profound appreciation for the unique vegetation and fauna that outline California's geography, showcasing her keen observational capabilities and environmental consciousness. Beyond its naturalistic recognition, the book additionally delves into the cultural and social factors of California, providing readers with a holistic knowledge of the country's character. Austin's writing transcends mere description; it will become a party of California's splendor, each in its landscapes and its cultural richness. Mary Austin's legacy lies no longer simplest in her literary achievements but also in her advocacy for Native American rights and environmental conservation.
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