Freedom narratives of African American women : a study of 19th century writings / Janaka Bowman Lewis.

"Stories of liberation from enslavement or oppression have become central to African American women's literature. An examination of the collective free identity of black women and their relationships to the community focuses on education, individual progress, marriage and family, labor, intellectual...

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Main Author: Lewis, Janaka Bowman, 1981- (Author)
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2017]
Subjects:
American literature > African American women authors > History and criticism.
American literature > 19th century > History and criticism.
Slave narratives > United States > History and criticism.
African American women in literature.
Liberty in literature.
Physical Description:v, 176 pages ; 23 cm
Format: Book
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Summary:
"Stories of liberation from enslavement or oppression have become central to African American women's literature. An examination of the collective free identity of black women and their relationships to the community focuses on education, individual progress, marriage and family, labor, intellectual commitments and community rebuilding projects"-- Provided by publisher.
Call Number:PS153.N5 L457 2017
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781476667782
1476667780