The Power of the Porch

The Storyteller's Craft in Zora Neale Hurston, Gloria Naylor, and Randall Kenan

Autori

• Trudier Harris

Parametri

Pagine

168pagine

Tempo di lettura

6ore

• Arte / Cultura
• Mappe e viaggi
• Sulla letteratura

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Focusing on the rich tradition of storytelling in Southern literature, Trudier Harris explores the narratives of three influential African American writers from the twentieth century. She draws from her personal experiences of front-porch storytelling, highlighting how these authors embody the essence of oral tradition and its impact on their literary contributions. The book examines the interplay between community, culture, and the power of shared stories in shaping Southern identity.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1997

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