Black Odysseys: The Homeric Odyssey in the African Diaspora Since 1939

by Justine McConnell

Black Odysseys explores creative works by artists of ultimately African descent, which respond to the Homeric Odyssey. Considering what the ancient Greek epic has signified for those struggling to emerge from the shadow of Western imperialism, and how it has inspired anti-colonial poets, novelists, playwrights, and directors, McConnell examines twentieth- and twenty-first century works from Africa and the African diaspora, including the Caribbean...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199605009
• ISBN13: 9780199605002
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.6" x 8.5"