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Ulysses in Black demonstrates that, similar to their white counterparts, African American authors - including Ralph Ellison, Toni Morrison, and Countee Cullen - have been students of classical languages, literature, and mythologies by such writers as Homer, Euripides, and Seneca. Ultimately, this unique study of black classicism becomes an exploration of America's broader cultural integrity, one that is inclusive and historic.
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A powerful and pioneering study that creatively links the rich traditions of classical antiquity to contemporary black thought. I highly recommend it. - Cornel West, Princeton University ""As reader friendly as a tightly reasoned, well-referenced scholarly text can be, this book argues persuasively for a wider integration of classic European texts with African American literature.... Rankine makes an important contribution to the fields of African American literary scholarship and American cultural studies. [Ulysses in Black] should be read and reread."" - Choice ""Rankine's study does not simply introduce the influence of 'the classics' on the writing of African-American authors; he asks us to reconceive American cultural identity through the work of African-American authors such as Ellison. It is a worthy effort and an excellent read."" - Lesliee Antonette, Multicultural Review
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- PublisherUniversity of Wisconsin Press
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 0299220044
- ISBN 13 9780299220044
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages268
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