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From Trickster To Badman: The Black Folk Hero In Slavery And Freedom,Used
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To protect their identity and values, Africans enslaved in America transformed various familiar character types to create folk heroes who offered models of behavior both recognizable to them as African people and adaptable to their situation in America.Roberts specifically examines the AfroAmerican trickster and the trickster tale tradition, the conjurer as folk hero, the biblical heroic tradition, and the badman as outlaw hero.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'From Trickster to Badman'? A: The book explores how Africans enslaved in America adapted familiar character types into folk heroes, reflecting their identity and values in the context of slavery and freedom.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'From Trickster to Badman' is John W. Roberts.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'From Trickster to Badman' was published on June 1, 1990.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'From Trickster to Badman' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'From Trickster to Badman' is categorized under Mythology.
- Q: What kind of insights does the book provide? A: The book provides insights into the Afro-American trickster tradition, the conjurer as folk hero, and the outlaw hero archetype, focusing on their significance in African American culture.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book offers valuable perspectives on folklore and cultural identity, making it suitable for academic study in fields like African American studies and mythology.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for folklore studies? A: Yes, 'From Trickster to Badman' can serve as a reference for those studying folklore, particularly in relation to African American cultural narratives.