The white image in the Black mind
Subtitle: a study of African American literature
By: Jane Davis.
Series: Contributions in Afro-American and African studies,; no. 194
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 161
Subjects: American literature -- African American authors -- History and criticism; African Americans -- Intellectual life; African Americans in literature; Whites in literature; Race in literature
Description: Davis explores the literary culture of black authors, including how they perceive white people, identifying ways in which blacks interpret whites' perception of black culture, and discussing African-American literary themes from historical and contemporary perspectives. Understanding the white image in the black mind is paramount. Overall she seeks to answer the question: What is a white person? Why does it matter?
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 153-155) and index.