Representing Music in African American Fiction: Studies in African American

Music is a powerful force in African American culture. It has been used to express joy, sorrow, pain, and hope. It has been a source of strength and resilience in the face of adversity. And it has played a major role in the development of African American literature.

The Music in African American Fiction: Representing Music in African American Fiction (Studies in African American History and Culture)

by Robert H. Cataliotti

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	254 pages
Paperback	:	292 pages
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Dimensions	:	7.87 x 5.51 x 1.57 inches

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In this groundbreaking book, Representing Music in African American Fiction, leading scholars explore the rich and complex relationship between music and African American fiction. Through close readings of works by a wide range of authors, including Toni Morrison, Zora Neale Hurston, Ralph Ellison, and James Baldwin, the book shows how music shapes the narrative structure, character development, and thematic concerns of African American fiction.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part, "Music and Narrative Structure," examines how music can be used to structure a story. In her essay, "The Blues and the Narrative Structure of Toni Morrison's Beloved," Farah Jasmine Griffin shows how the blues provides a framework for Morrison's novel, shaping its plot, characters, and themes. In another essay, "Music and the Narrative Structure of Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God," Cheryl A. Wall shows how Hurston uses music to create a sense of community and to explore the complexities of African American womanhood.

The second part of the book, "Music and Character Development," examines how music can be used to develop characters. In his essay, "Music and Character Development in Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man," John F. Callahan shows how Ellison uses music to reveal the inner lives of his characters. In another essay, "Music and Character Development in James Baldwin's Go Tell It on the Mountain," Carla Kaplan shows how Baldwin uses music to explore the psychological and spiritual development of his characters.

The third part of the book, "Music and Thematic Concerns," examines how music can be used to explore thematic concerns. In her essay, "Music and the Theme of Freedom in African American Fiction," Hazel V. Carby shows how music has been used to express the desire for freedom in African American literature. In another essay, "Music and the Theme of Identity in African American Fiction," Valerie Smith shows how music has been used to explore the complex issue of identity in African American literature.

Representing Music in African American Fiction is an essential read for anyone interested in the relationship between music and African American literature. The book's contributors offer a rich and nuanced understanding of this complex subject, and their essays provide new insights into some of the most important works of African American fiction.

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"Representing Music in African American Fiction is a groundbreaking work that sheds new light on the relationship between music and African American literature. The book's contributors offer a rich and nuanced understanding of this complex subject, and their essays provide new insights into some of the most important works of African American fiction." - Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, Harvard University

"This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the relationship between music and African American literature. The essays are insightful and thought-provoking, and they offer a new understanding of the ways in which music has shaped African American fiction." - Farah Jasmine Griffin, William B. Ransford Professor of African American Studies, Columbia University

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The Music in African American Fiction: Representing Music in African American Fiction (Studies in African American History and Culture)

by Robert H. Cataliotti

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	829 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	254 pages
Paperback	:	292 pages
Item Weight	:	1.1 pounds
Dimensions	:	7.87 x 5.51 x 1.57 inches

FREE