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1 online resource (x, 115 pages) |
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polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 107-110) and index. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
American fiction -- African American authors -- History and criticism.
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American fiction -- African American authors. |
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Apocalyptic literature -- History and criticism.
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Apocalyptic literature. |
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Christianity and literature -- United States.
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Christianity and literature. |
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United States. |
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Fiction -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
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Fiction -- Religious aspects -- Christianity. |
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End of the world in literature.
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End of the world in literature. |
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African Americans in literature.
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African Americans in literature. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Montgomery, Maxine Lavon, 1959- Apocalypse in African-American fiction. Gainesville : University Press of Florida, ©1996 0813013895 (DLC) 95036850 (OCoLC)32969437 |
| ISBN |
0813020026 (electronic book) |
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9780813020020 (electronic book) |
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0813013895 (alkaline paper) |
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