| Of Dreams Deferred, Dead or Alive: African Perspectives on African-American Writers Contributor(s): Ade, Femi Ojo (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313264759 ISBN-13: 9780313264757 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 1996 Annotation: This is the first collection of essays in which African critics present an in-depth study of African-American writers. These prominent critics from different African countries and backgrounds bring an important perspective to the complex relationship between African Americans and Africa. Through provocative readings of prominent African-American writers, the contributors provide insights into contemporary African-American issues. This collection offers a rare opportunity to view African opinions on what it means to be African American. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | American - African American |
| Dewey: 810.989 |
| LCCN: 95045960 |
| Lexile Measure: 1390 |
| Series: Contributions in Afro-American & African Studies |
| Physical Information: 0.94" H x 6.36" W x 9.55" (1.10 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African - Ethnic Orientation - African - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is the first collection of essays in which African critics present an in-depth study of African-American writers. These prominent critics from different African countries and backgrounds bring an important perspective to the complex relationship between African Americans and Africa. Through provocative readings of prominent African-American writers, the contributors provide insights into contemporary African-American issues. This collection offers a rare opportunity to view African opinions on what it means to be African American. |