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Wisconsin Studies in Classics Ser.: Ulysses in Black : Ralph Ellison, Classicism, and African American Literature by Patrice D. Rankine (2006, Hardcover)

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PublisherUniversity of Wisconsin Press

ISBN-100299220001

ISBN-139780299220006

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Number of Pages272 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameUlysses in Black : Ralph Ellison, Classicism, and African American Literature

SubjectAmerican / African American, Comparative Literature, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Ancient & Classical

Publication Year2006

TypeTextbook

AuthorPatrice D. Rankine

Subject AreaLiterary Criticism

SeriesWisconsin Studies in Classics Ser.

FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight23.5 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2006-008598

Dewey Edition22

Reviews" Ulysses in Black is a powerful and pioneering study that creatively links the rich traditions of classical antiquity to contemporary black thought. I highly recommend it."--Cornel West, Princeton University, "At last-Patrice D. Rankine's model study gives us the literary methodology needed to think about black classicism vis-à-vis the Ulysses theme in the writings of Ralph Ellison and Toni Morrison. More important, he gives us a 'lens' for seeing what thoughtful literary analysis of black classicism reveals about our national psyche."-Michele Valerie Ronnick, Wayne State University, "Ulysses in Blackis a powerful and pioneering study that creatively links the rich traditions of classical antiquity to contemporary black thought. I highly recommend it."-Cornel West, Princeton University, "At last--Patrice D. Rankine's model study gives us the literary methodology needed to think about black classicism vis-à-vis the Ulysses theme in the writings of Ralph Ellison and Toni Morrison. More important, he gives us a 'lens' for seeing what thoughtful literary analysis of black classicism reveals about our national psyche."--Michele Valerie Ronnick, Wayne State University, " Ulysses in Black is a powerful and pioneering study that creatively links the rich traditions of classical antiquity to contemporary black thought. I highly recommend it."—Cornel West, Princeton University, "At last—Patrice D. Rankine's model study gives us the literary methodology needed to think about black classicism vis-à-vis the Ulysses theme in the writings of Ralph Ellison and Toni Morrison. More important, he gives us a 'lens' for seeing what thoughtful literary analysis of black classicism reveals about our national psyche."—Michele Valerie Ronnick, Wayne State University, "Whatever future directions that the research in black classicism takes, it will be informed and enriched by Rankine's study, which attempts to open up a serious dialogue between Classics and Black Studies, away from the polemics of the Black Athena debate."-- Classical Receptions Journal, "Whatever future directions that the research in black classicism takes, it will be informed and enriched by Rankine's study, which attempts to open up a serious dialogue between Classics and Black Studies, away from the polemics of the Black Athena debate."-Classical Receptions Journal

Dewey Decimal818/.5409

SynopsisIn this groundbreaking work, Patrice D. Rankine asserts that the classics need not be a mark of Eurocentrism, as they have long been considered. Instead, the classical tradition can be part of a self-conscious, prideful approach to African American culture, esthetics, and identity. Ulysses in Black demonstrates that, similar to their white counterparts, African American authors have been students of classical languages, literature, and mythologies by such writers as Homer, Euripides, and Seneca., In this groundbreaking work, Patrice D. Rankine asserts that the classics need not be a mark of Eurocentrism, as they have long been considered. Instead, the classical tradition can be part of a self-conscious, prideful approach to African American culture, esthetics, and identity. "Ulysses in Black" demonstrates that, similar to their white counterparts, African American authors have been students of classical languages, literature, and mythologies by such writers as Homer, Euripides, and Seneca. "Ulysses in Black" closely analyzes classical themes (the nature of love and its relationship to the social, Dionysus in myth as a parallel to the black protagonist in the American scene, misplaced Ulyssean manhood) as seen in the works of such African American writers as Ralph Ellison, Toni Morrison, and Countee Cullen. Rankine finds that the merging of a black esthetic with the classics contrary to expectations throughout American culture has often been a radical addressing of concerns including violence against blacks, racism, and oppression. Ultimately, this unique study of black classicism becomes an exploration of America s broader cultural integrity, one that is inclusive and historic. Outstanding Academic Title, "Choice" Magazine", In this groundbreaking work, Patrice D. Rankine asserts that the classics need not be a mark of Eurocentrism, as they have long been considered. Instead, the classical tradition can be part of a self-conscious, prideful approach to African American culture, esthetics, and identity. Ulysses in Black demonstrates that, similar to their white counterparts, African American authors have been students of classical languages, literature, and mythologies by such writers as Homer, Euripides, and Seneca. Ulysses in Black closely analyzes classical themes (the nature of love and its relationship to the social, Dionysus in myth as a parallel to the black protagonist in the American scene, misplaced Ulyssean manhood) as seen in the works of such African American writers as Ralph Ellison, Toni Morrison, and Countee Cullen. Rankine finds that the merging of a black esthetic with the classics--contrary to expectations throughout American culture--has often been a radical addressing of concerns including violence against blacks, racism, and oppression. Ultimately, this unique study of black classicism becomes an exploration of America's broader cultural integrity, one that is inclusive and historic. Outstanding Academic Title, Choice Magazine

LC Classification NumberPS153.N5R34 2006