The apocalypse in African-American fiction

Description:

In this exploration of the relationship between biblical apocalypse and black fiction, Maxine Montgomery argues that American writers see apocalyptic events in an intermediate and secular sense, as a tenable response to racial oppression. This work analyzes the characters, plots, and themes of seven novels that rely on the apocalyptic trope.

subjects: African American authors,  African Americans,  African Americans in literature,  American fiction,  Apocalyptic literature,  Christianity,  Christianity and literature,  End of the world in literature,  Fiction,  History and criticism,  Intellectual life,  Religious aspects,  Religious aspects of Fiction,  LITERARY CRITICISM,  American,  General,  Bellettrie,  Amerikaans,  Einde der tijden,  Zwarten,  English,  Languages & Literatures,  American Literature

Places: United States