Martin Luther King Jr., Heroism, and African American Literature

by Trudier Harris

Book Overview

Examines how representations of Martin Luther King Jr.'s character and persona in works of African American literature have evolved and reflect the changing values and mores of African American culture

African American writers have incorporated Martin Luther King Jr. into their work since he rose to prominence in the mid-1950s. Martin Luther King Jr., Heroism, and African American Literature is a study by award-winning...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0817360174
• ISBN13: 9780817360177
• Release Date: January 2023
• Publisher: University Alabama Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher