Black Dionysus : Greek tragedy and African American theatre / Kevin J. Wetmore, Jr.
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TextPublication details: Jefferson, N.C. ; London : McFarland, 2003Description: 272 p. : illISBN: 9780786415458 (pbk.) :; 0786415452 (pbk.) :Subject(s): American drama -- African American authors -- History and criticism | American drama (Tragedy) -- History and criticism | Greek drama (Tragedy) -- History and criticism | Literature, Comparative -- American and Greek | Literature, Comparative -- Greek and American | American drama -- Greek influences | African Americans in literature | Mythology, Greek, in literatureDDC classification: 812'.009896073 Summary: This volume explores the different ways in which Greek tragedy has been used by playwrights, directors and others to represent and define African American history and identity. Two models are offered for an Afro-Greek connection: Black Orpheus and Black Athena.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
This volume explores the different ways in which Greek tragedy has been used by playwrights, directors and others to represent and define African American history and identity. Two models are offered for an Afro-Greek connection: Black Orpheus and Black Athena.
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