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UNINA9910460153703321 |
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Harris Trudier |
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Martin Luther King Jr., Heroism, and African American Literature / / Trudier Harris |
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Tuscaloosa, Alabama : , : The University of Alabama Press, , 2014 |
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©2014 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (197 p.) |
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Soggetti |
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American literature - African American authors - History and criticism |
Heroism in literature |
Electronic books. |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Introduction: The ambiguous nature of African American heroism -- Portrayals of King in 1960's' dramas -- A pantheon of poetic portrayals of King -- Fictionalizing King: the case of Charles Johnson -- A contemporary dramatic portrait of King: Katori Hall, the mountaintop -- Conclusion: Weather, literary creation, and heroic legacy. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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African American writers have incorporated Martin Luther King Jr. into their work since he rose to prominence in the mid-1950's. Martin Luther King Jr., Heroism, and African American Literature is a study by award-winning author Trudier Harris of King's character and persona as captured and reflected in works of African American literature continue to evolve. One of the most revered figures in American history, King stands above most as a hero. His heroism, argues Harris, is informed by African American folk cultural perceptions of heroes. Brer Rabbit, John the Slave, Stackolee, and Railroad... |
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