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Anansi's Journey

A Story of Jamaican Cultural Resistance

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  • 226pagine
  • 8 ore di lettura

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The book delves into the cultural and historical significance of Jamaican Anansi folktales, tracing Anansi's origins in Ghana and his transformation during the Middle Passage. It highlights how these tales inspired resistance strategies on plantations and explores Anansi's postcolonial role in Jamaica, where he symbolizes individualism and serves as a celebrated emblem of resistance. Through this examination, the book reveals the enduring impact of Anansi on Jamaican identity and cultural expression.

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Anansi's Journey, Emily Zobel Marshall

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2012
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