The Vernacular Matters of American Literature

by Sieglinde Lemke

Book Overview

From this study of Mark Twain, Zora Neale Hurston, and Ana Castillo arises a new model for analyzing American literature that highlights commonalities - one in which colloquial and lyrical style and content speak out against oppression.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349383090
• ISBN13: 9781349383092
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 189 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"