Black Dionysus : Greek tragedy and African American theatre /
"The different ways in which Greek tragedy has been used by playwrights, directors and others to represent and define African American history and identity are explored in this work. Two models are offered for an Afro-Greek connection: Black Orpheus, in which the Greek connection is metaphorica...
Main Author: | Wetmore, Kevin J., Jr., 1969- |
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Format: | Book |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland & Co.,
c2003.
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