Amazing grace - James G. Basker
An anthology of poems about slavery, 1660-1810
KORTE INHOUD
Bringing together more than 400 poems and poetic excerpts on slavery by writers both famous and unknown, this landmark anthology charts the emergence of slavery in the collective consciousness of the English-speaking world.
"The most definitive collection of anti-slavery sentiment in verse yet compiled, essential reading for historians and literary critics alike. . . . A major contribution."--Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Harvard University
"An astounding literary and editorial achievement."--David Blight, Yale University
"Comprehensive. . . . The illuminating introduction . . . sets forth, economically and helpfully, the larger historical context (material, religious, legal, political) that gave rise to these poems. . . . (Basker's) list of bibliographical sources . . . makes the book of permanent scholarly value. . . . The historical interest [of Amazing Grace]is exceptional."--Helen Vendler, New Republic
"Monumental in scope, vision, and editorial skill."--Choice
"A big, moving book, vital reading for any student of ...
"The most definitive collection of anti-slavery sentiment in verse yet compiled, essential reading for historians and literary critics alike. . . . A major contribution."--Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Harvard University
"An astounding literary and editorial achievement."--David Blight, Yale University
"Comprehensive. . . . The illuminating introduction . . . sets forth, economically and helpfully, the larger historical context (material, religious, legal, political) that gave rise to these poems. . . . (Basker's) list of bibliographical sources . . . makes the book of permanent scholarly value. . . . The historical interest [of Amazing Grace]is exceptional."--Helen Vendler, New Republic
"Monumental in scope, vision, and editorial skill."--Choice
"A big, moving book, vital reading for any student of ...
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2002Uitgever: Yale University Press722 paginasTaal: EngelsISBN-10: 0300091729ISBN-13: 9780300091724Koop dit boek tweedehands
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