Includes bibliographical references (pages 107-110) and index
In this exploration of the relationship between biblical apocalypse and black fiction, Maxine Montgomery argues that American writers see apocalyptic events in an intermediate and secular sense, as a tenable response to racial oppression. This work analyzes the characters, plots, and themes of seven novels that rely on the apocalyptic trope
Charles Chesnutt, The marrow of tradition -- Richard Wright, Native son -- Ralph Ellison, Invisible man -- James Baldwin, Go tell it on the mountain -- LeRoi Jones [Imamu Amiri Baraka], The system of Dante's hell -- Toni Morrison, Sula -- Gloria Naylor, The women of Brewster Place
The apocalypse in African-American fiction
Published:
c1996
Publisher:
University Press of Florida, Gainesville
In this exploration of the relationship between biblical apocalypse and black fiction, Maxine Montgomery argues that American writers see apocalyptic events in an intermediate and secular sense, as a tenable response to racial oppression. This work...
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In this exploration of the relationship between biblical apocalypse and black fiction, Maxine Montgomery argues that American writers see apocalyptic events in an intermediate and secular sense, as a tenable response to racial oppression. This work analyzes the characters, plots, and themes of seven novels that rely on the apocalyptic trope
Includes bibliographical references (p. [107]-110) and index. - Description based on print version record
Charles Chesnutt, The marrow of traditionRichard Wright, Native son -- Ralph Ellison, Invisible man -- James Baldwin, Go tell it on the mountain -- LeRoi Jones [Imamu Amiri Baraka], The system of Dante's hell -- Toni Morrison, Sula -- Gloria Naylor, The women of Brewster Place.
