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Melville and the Idea of Blackness
Race and Imperialism in Nineteenth Century America
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The book explores Herman Melville's engagement with racial differences in 19th-century America, focusing on the portrayal of 'blackness' in his works. Through a detailed analysis, it reveals how Melville's fiction reflects and critiques the complexities of race during his time, offering insights into the cultural and societal implications of his narratives.
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Melville and the Idea of Blackness, Christopher Freeburg
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- 2012
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- Title
- Melville and the Idea of Blackness
- Subtitle
- Race and Imperialism in Nineteenth Century America
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Christopher Freeburg
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 214
- ISBN13
- 9781107022065
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- The book explores Herman Melville's engagement with racial differences in 19th-century America, focusing on the portrayal of 'blackness' in his works. Through a detailed analysis, it reveals how Melville's fiction reflects and critiques the complexities of race during his time, offering insights into the cultural and societal implications of his narratives.