Of Dreams Deferred, Dead Or Alive: African Perspectives on African-American WritersFemi Ojo Ade 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. |
Contents
A Question of Continuities Cleavage | 1 |
The Man and His Vision of Africa | 29 |
Langston Hughes and Africa | 43 |
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Of Dreams Deferred, Dead Or Alive: African Perspectives on African-American ... Femi Ojo Ade No preview available - 1996 |
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Success Factors of Young African American Women at a Historically Black College Marilyn Ross No preview available - 2003 |