Brennan, Jonathan
Mixed Race Literature
- ISBN 13:
- 9780804736404
- author:
- Brennan, Jonathan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Stanford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- Literary studies: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This collection presents a groundbreaking scholarly exploration of mixed-race literature, bringing together texts written by authors representing multiple cultural and literary traditions. By examining these diverse literatures and critical approaches, scholars can gain new insights into the complex nature of identity and its representation in literature.
The book's introduction provides a historical context for the development of mixed-race identity and literature, while the essays delve into topics such as mythmaking, the illustration of mixed-race texts, and the negotiation of identity. The editors argue that the evolution of mixed-race texts has shifted from tragedy to trickster, revealing new literary strategies and forms.
By exploring these themes and approaches, this collection offers a nuanced understanding of American literature and its complex formation in relation to issues of race, gender, and culture.
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