The Athenian sun in an African sky : modern African American adaptations of classical Greek tragedy /
Kevin J. Wetmore.
- Jefferson, N.C. ; London : McFarland, 2002.
- 240p. : ill.
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.
Greek drama (Tragedy)--Adaptions. American drama--Afro-American authors--Greek influences--History and criticism. American drama--Greek influences--History and criticism.--20th century American drama (Tragedy)--History and criticism.