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The Athenian sun in an African sky : modern African American adaptations of classical Greek tragedy / Kevin J. Wetmore.

By: Wetmore, Kevin JMaterial type: Text

TextPublication details: Jefferson, N.C. ; London : McFarland, 2002Description: 240p. : illISBN: 9780786410934 (pbk.) :; 0786410930 (pbk.) :Subject(s): Greek drama (Tragedy) -- Adaptions | American drama -- Afro-American authors -- Greek influences -- History and criticism | American drama -- 20th century -- Greek influences -- History and criticism | American drama (Tragedy) -- History and criticismDDC classification: 812.5'4'09 Summary: Kevin Wetmore's study focuses on African American adaptations of classical Greek tragedy. The author concentrates on the method of transculturation that the playwrights use and explains why African Americans have embraced the ancient Greek material.

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Kevin Wetmore's study focuses on African American adaptations of classical Greek tragedy. The author concentrates on the method of transculturation that the playwrights use and explains why African Americans have embraced the ancient Greek material.

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