Swinging the Vernacular

Jazz and African American Modernist Literature

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

Av Michael Borshuk, USA) Borshuk, Michael (Texas Tech University

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This book looks at the influence of jazz on the development of African American modernist literature over the 20th century, with a particular attention to the social and aesthetic significance of stylistic changes in the music.

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Utgivningsdatum2009-06-09
Mått152 x 229 x 16 mm
Vikt490 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieStudies in African American History and Culture
Antal sidor256
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9780415804004

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