Playing In The Dark by Toni Morrison
Whiteness and the Literary Imagination
The book explores the intricate dynamics of race in American literature, examining how themes of whiteness and blackness shape narratives and cultural perceptions. It delves into the ways African American characters are often used as foils or symbols, influencing the construction of American identity and literary tradition. Through a critical analysis of various texts, the author highlights the pervasive impact of racial imagination and challenges readers to reconsider the underlying racial assumptions that have historically influenced storytelling in the United States.
The 17152nd greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 1992
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 90-100
- Original Language
- English
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- The Top 10 Feminist Books (Guardian)