Gayl Jones: The Language of Voice and Freedom in Her Writings

by Casey Howard Clabough

Book Overview

Gayl Jones is dedicated to the art of "verbal authenticity," stemming from her identification with her African American heritage. Amid widespread critical praise as well as pointed attacks for her controversial first two novels, Jones has shown a constantly evolving cultural consciousness.

This first single-author study of Gayl Jones recovers the work of an under-examined yet immensely skillful contemporary writer. It offers a thorough...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786433795
• ISBN13: 9780786433797
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher