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Playing In The Dark : Whiteness And The Literary Imagination
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Pulitzer Prizewinning Novelist Toni Morrison Brings The Genius Of A Master Writer To This Personal Inquiry Into The Significance Of Africanamericans In The American Literary Imagination. Her Goal, She States At The Outset, Is To Put Forth An Argument For Extending The Study Of American Literaturedraw A Map, So To Speak, Of A Critical Geography And Use That Map To Open As Much Space For Discovery, Intellectual Adventure, And Close Exploration As Did The Original Charting Of The New Worldwithout The Mandate For Conquest.Author Of Beloved, The Bluest Eye, Song Of Solomon, And Other Vivid Portrayals Of Black American Experience, Morrison Ponders The Effect That Living In A Historically Racialized Society Has Had On American Writing In The Nineteenth And Twentieth Centuries. She Argues That Race Has Become A Metaphor, A Way Of Referring To Forces, Events, And Forms Of Social Decay, Economic Division, And Human Panic. Her Compelling Point Is That The Central Characteristics Of American Literature Individualism, Masculinity, The Insistence Upon Innocence Coupled To An Obsession With Figurations Of Death And Hellare Responses To A Dark And Abiding Africanist Presence.Through Her Investigation Of Black Characters, Narrative Strategies, And Idiom In The Fiction Of White American Writers, Morrison Provides A Daring Perspective That Is Sure To Alter Conventional Notions About American Literature. She Considers Willa Cather And The Impact Of Race On Concept And Plot; Turns To Poe, Hawthorne, And Melville To Examine The Black Force That Figures So Significantly In The Literature Of Early America; And Discusses The Implications Of The Africanist Presence At The Heart Of Huckleberry Finn. A Final Chapter On Ernest Hemingway Is A Brilliant Exposition Of The Racial Subtext That Glimmers Beneath The Surface Plots Of His Fiction.Written With The Artistic Vision That Has Earned Her A Preeminent Place In Modern Letters, Playing In The Dark Will Be Avidly Read By Morrison Admirers As Well As By Students, Critics, And Scholars Of American Literature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Playing in the Dark'? A: 'Playing in the Dark' explores the significance of African-Americans in American literature and how race influences literary imagination, particularly in the works of white American writers.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Playing in the Dark'? A: The author of 'Playing in the Dark' is Toni Morrison, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist known for her impactful works on the African-American experience.
- Q: What type of book is 'Playing in the Dark'? A: 'Playing in the Dark' is a critical literary analysis that examines the role of race in American literature, making it suitable for both casual readers and academic audiences.
- Q: What edition of 'Playing in the Dark' is available? A: The available edition of 'Playing in the Dark' is the First Edition, published on May 1, 1992.
- Q: How many pages does 'Playing in the Dark' have? A: 'Playing in the Dark' contains 110 pages, providing a concise yet thorough exploration of its themes.
- Q: What condition is the book 'Playing in the Dark' in? A: 'Playing in the Dark' is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition,' indicating it may show signs of previous use but is still in a readable state.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Playing in the Dark'? A: 'Playing in the Dark' is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: What are some key topics discussed in 'Playing in the Dark'? A: Key topics in 'Playing in the Dark' include the influence of race on American literature, the portrayal of black characters, and the impact of historical contexts on literary narratives.
- Q: Is 'Playing in the Dark' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Playing in the Dark' is suitable for academic study, as it provides critical insights and analysis relevant to scholars and students of American literature.
- Q: Can 'Playing in the Dark' be used in literature courses? A: 'Playing in the Dark' is an excellent resource for literature courses, particularly those focusing on race, identity, and the development of American literary canon.