The Song of Hugh Glass

In "The Song of Hugh Glass," part of John Neihardt's acclaimed A Cycle of the West, listeners are immersed in the gripping tale of Hugh Glass, a frontiersman who endures a harrowing bear attack and is abandoned by his companions. As he struggles to survive and make his way back to civilization, his journey transforms from one of vengeance to profound redemption. Celebrated for its evocative storytelling, this poem encapsulates the spirit of courage and resilience found in the 19th-century American West. Neihardt's work is hailed as a modern epic, earning him the title of the "American Homer."