Our Mothers, Our Powers, Our Texts: Manifestations of Aja in Africana Literature

by Teresa N. Washington

Book Overview

"Washington writes supple and thoughtful prose and creatively integrates African and African-derived terminology, which never distract the reader. I consider Our Mothers, Our Powers, Our Texts not only a brilliant study, but also a model to be emulated." --Ousseynou B. Traore, William Patterson University ?j? is a Yoruba word that signifies a spiritual power of vast potential, as well as the human beings who exercise that power. Although both men...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253217571
• ISBN13: 9780253217578
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.3"