To be suddenly white : literary realism and racial passing / / Steven J. Belluscio.
"Explores the challenges of subjective passing narratives written during the height of literary realism. Discusses racial and ethnic differences, assimilation, passing, and identity by comparing African-American narratives of James Johnson, Nella Larson, and George Schuyler and "white"...
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Year of Publication: | 2006 |
Language: | English |
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Physical Description: | x, 288 p. |
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Summary: | "Explores the challenges of subjective passing narratives written during the height of literary realism. Discusses racial and ethnic differences, assimilation, passing, and identity by comparing African-American narratives of James Johnson, Nella Larson, and George Schuyler and "white" ethnic (Jewish-American and Italian-American) narratives by Mary Antin, Anzia Yezierska, and Guido d'Agostino"--Provided by publisher. |
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Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 0826216196 (alk. paper) |
Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
Statement of Responsibility: | Steven J. Belluscio. |