Del i serien Wisconsin Studies in Classics

Ulysses in Black

Ralph Ellison, Classicism, and African American Literature

Häftad, Engelska, 2008

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Ulysses in Black demonstrates that, similar to their white counterparts, African American authors - including Ralph Ellison, Toni Morrison, and Countee Cullen - have been students of classical languages, literature, and mythologies by such writers as Homer, Euripides, and Seneca. Ultimately, this unique study of black classicism becomes an exploration of America's broader cultural integrity, one that is inclusive and historic.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2008-03-30
Mått160 x 235 x 18 mm
Vikt434 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieWisconsin Studies in Classics
Antal sidor272
FörlagUniversity of Wisconsin Press
ISBN9780299220044

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A powerful and pioneering study that creatively links the rich traditions of classical antiquity to contemporary black thought. I highly recommend it. - Cornel West, Princeton University ""As reader friendly as a tightly reasoned, well-referenced scholarly text can be, this book argues persuasively for a wider integration of classic European texts with African American literature.... Rankine makes an important contribution to the fields of African American literary scholarship and American cultural studies. [Ulysses in Black] should be read and reread."" - Choice ""Rankine's study does not simply introduce the influence of 'the classics' on the writing of African-American authors; he asks us to reconceive American cultural identity through the work of African-American authors such as Ellison. It is a worthy effort and an excellent read."" - Lesliee Antonette, Multicultural Review