Sorrow of the Earth: Buffalo Bill, Sitting Bull and the Tragedy of Show Business
Eric Vuillard revisits the story of Buffalo Bill and Sitting Bull through the uneasy lens of show business. Blending historical reflection with cultural criticism, Sorrow of the Earth examines spectacle, power, and the tragedy that can emerge when lived history is reshaped for public entertainment.
About This Book
Eric Vuillard’s Sorrow of the Earth explores the historical encounter between Buffalo Bill, Sitting Bull, and the world of show business.
The book considers how real lives and cultural histories can be transformed into public spectacle.
With a focus on tragedy, performance, and exploitation, Vuillard reflects on the relationship between entertainment and power.
This is a concise work of historical and cultural criticism about the human cost of turning history into a show.
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