An engaging study of Black Feminism as expressed through literature
written by and about Black girlsIn Light and Legacies: Stories of
Black Girlhood and Liberation, author Janaka Lewis examines Black
girlhood in American literature from the mid-twentieth century to
the present. The representation of Black girlhood in contemporary
literature has long remained underexplored. Through this literary
history of "Black Girl Magic," Lewis offers one of the first
studies in this rapidly growing field of study. Light and Legacies
poignantly showcases the activist dimensions of creative literature
through work by women writers such as Toni Morrison and Toni Cade.
As vectors of protest, these stories reflect historical events
while also creating an enduring space of liberation and expression.
The book provides didactic and reflective portrayals of the Black
experience—an experience which has long been misunderstood. In a
work both enlightening and personal, Lewis brilliantly weaves
accounts of her own journey in conjunction with the liberating
stories that shaped her and so many others.
General
Imprint: |
University of South Carolina Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Cultures of Resistance |
Release date: |
April 2023 |
Authors: |
Janaka Bowman Lewis
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
174 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-64336-386-8 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-64336-386-7 |
Barcode: |
9781643363868 |
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