Melville and the Idea of Blackness

Race and Imperialism in Nineteenth Century America

Autor*innen

• Christopher Freeburg

Reihen

• Cambridge Studies in American Literature and Culture

Parameter

• 214 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Karten & Reisen
• Kunst & Kultur
• Über Literatur

Mehr zum Buch

The book explores Herman Melville's engagement with racial differences in 19th-century America, focusing on the portrayal of 'blackness' in his works. Through a detailed analysis, it reveals how Melville's fiction reflects and critiques the complexities of race during his time, offering insights into the cultural and societal implications of his narratives.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• Einband: Hardcover