Narratives of African American Women's Literary Pragmatism and Creative Democracy

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Exploring the intersection of literary pragmatism and creative democracy, this book delves into the writings of African American women from the 19th century to the Harlem Renaissance. It highlights the philosophical contributions of figures like Maria Stewart and Anna Julia Cooper alongside the narratives of authors such as Zora Neale Hurston. The text emphasizes how these voices construct democracy through communal relationships and shared cultural experiences, offering a vital perspective on black feminist intersectionality and its impact on American pragmatism.