The Trickster Figure in American Literature

The Trickster Figure in American Literature
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : 9781137344724
ISBN-13 : 1137344725
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Book Synopsis The Trickster Figure in American Literature by : Winifred Morgan

Download or read book The Trickster Figure in American Literature written by Winifred Morgan and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-10-23 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book analyzes and offers fresh insights into the trickster tradition including African American, American Indian, Euro-American, Asian American, and Latino/a stories, Morgan examines the oral roots of each racial/ethnic group to reveal how each group's history, frustrations, and aspirations have molded the tradition in contemporary literature.


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