Claude McKay : the literary identity from Jamaica to Harlem and beyond /
Ramesh, Kotti Sree,1968-
Rani, K. Nirupa(Kandula Nirupa)
Jefferson, N.C. ; London : McFarland & Co.,
c2006.
"This study explores the life and works of Claude McKay. As it traces his life, it also considers how a subject dwells in limbo between native and adopted cultures, and how this influenced McKay's writing. This work examines all the facets of this influential early 20th century author"--Provided by publisher.
"This study explores the life and works of Claude McKay. As it traces his life, it also considers how a subject dwells in limbo between native and adopted cultures, and how this influenced McKay's writing. This work examines all the facets of this influential early 20th century author"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-203) and index.
Theoretical considerations -- The colonial subject : poetry under patronage -- The colonial in the United States : anger and ambiguity -- The exile : is Harlem home? -- Negroism : the Banjo in Marseilles -- Banana bottom : the return of the native? -- A long way from home.
McKay, Claude, 1890-1948.
Authors, American
Authors, Jamaican
African American authors
African Americans in literature.
Blacks in literature.
Harlem Renaissance.
Black nationalism