Origins of the African American jeremiad : the rhetorical strategies of social protest and activism, 1760-1861 / Willie J. Harrell, Jr.
"In the moralistic texts of jeremiadic discourse, authors lament the condition of society, utilizing prophecy as a means of predicting its demise. This study delves beneath the socio-religious and cultural exterior of the American jeremiadic tradition to unveil the complexities of African American j...
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Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland & Co.,
2011.
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Physical Description: | 231 pages ; 23 cm |
Format: | Book |
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"In the moralistic texts of jeremiadic discourse, authors lament the condition of society, utilizing prophecy as a means of predicting its demise. This study delves beneath the socio-religious and cultural exterior of the American jeremiadic tradition to unveil the complexities of African American jeremiadic rhetoric in antebellum America"--Provided by publisher. |
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Call Number: | E185.18 .H37 2011 |
Bibliography Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 9780786466894 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786466898 (softcover : alk. paper) |