Black Odysseys: The Homeric Odyssey in the African Diaspora Since 1939

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Black Odysseys explores creative works by artists of ultimately African descent, which respond to the Homeric Odyssey. Considering what the ancient Greek epic has signified for those struggling to emerge from the shadow of Western imperialism, and how it has inspired anti-colonial poets, novelists, playwrights, and directors, McConnell examines twentieth- and twenty-first century works from Africa and the African diaspora, including the Caribbean...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0199605009

ISBN13:9780199605002

Release Date:August 2013

Publisher:Oxford University Press, USA

Length:336 Pages

Weight:1.20 lbs.

Dimensions:1.2" x 5.6" x 8.5"

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History Literary Literary Criticism & Collections Literature Literature & Fiction

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