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An Anthology of Interracial Literature: BlackWhite Contacts in the Old World and the New,Used
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A white knight meets his halfblack halfbrother in battle. A black hero marries a white woman. A slave mother kills her child by a rapistmaster. A whitelooking person of partly African ancestry passes for white. A master and a slave change places for a single night. An interracial marriage turns sour. The birth of a child brings a crisis. Such are some of the story lines to be found within the pages of An Anthology of Interracial Literature.This is the first anthology to explore the literary theme of blackwhite encounters, of love and family stories that crossor are crossed bywhat came to be considered racial boundaries. The anthology extends from Cleobolus' ancient Greek riddle to tormented encounters in the modern United States, visiting along the way a German medieval chivalric romance, excerpts from Arabian Nights and Italian Renaissance novellas, scenes and plays from Spain, Denmark, England, and the United States, as well as essays, autobiographical sketches, and numerous poems. The authors of the selections include some of the great names of world literature interspersed with lesserknown writers. Themes of interracial love and family relations, passing, and the figure of the Mulatto are threaded through the volume.An Anthology of Interracial Literature allows scholars, students, and general readers to grapple with the extraordinary diversity in world literature. As multiracial identification becomes more widespread the ethnic and cultural roots of world literature takes on new meaning.Contributors include: Hans Christian Andersen, Gwendolyn Brooks, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Charles W. Chesnutt, Lydia Maria Child, Kate Chopin, Countee Cullen, Caroline Bond Day, Rita Dove, Alexandre Dumas, Olaudah Equiano, Langston Hughes, Victor Hugo, Charles Johnson, Adrienne Kennedy, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Guy de Maupassant, Claude McKay, Eugene O'Neill, Alexander Pushkin, and Jean Toomer.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'An Anthology of Interracial Literature'? A: The main theme of 'An Anthology of Interracial Literature' is the exploration of black-white encounters and the complexities of love and family stories that traverse racial boundaries.
- Q: Who are some notable authors featured in this anthology? A: The anthology includes contributions from renowned authors such as Hans Christian Andersen, Gwendolyn Brooks, Langston Hughes, Victor Hugo, and Kate Chopin, among others.
- Q: What types of literary works are included in the anthology? A: The anthology features a diverse range of literary works, including poems, essays, autobiographical sketches, excerpts from novels, and plays spanning different cultures and historical periods.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 675 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is described as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'An Anthology of Interracial Literature' published? A: The anthology was published on February 1, 2004.
- Q: Is this book suitable for scholars and students? A: Yes, 'An Anthology of Interracial Literature' is suitable for scholars, students, and general readers interested in the theme of interracial relationships in literature.
- Q: Does the book contain modern literature as well as historical works? A: Yes, the anthology spans from ancient literature to modern works, including various styles and genres from different cultures.
- Q: What specific topics within interracial literature does the anthology address? A: The anthology addresses topics such as interracial love, family relations, passing, and the experiences of mixed-race individuals throughout history.