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Book SynopsisReading Sankofa, Daughters of the Dust, & Eve's Bayou as Histories
Trade ReviewSymbolizing the Past is a major contribution to a better understanding of our past and future. -- James Jennings, Prof. & Senior Fellow, University of Massachusetts Boston
Grayson's 'Symbolizing the Past' is an important contribution to African American studies, black cultural studies, and women's studies. . . . she challenges contemporary scholars of African American studies to go beyond a generic Africa in their work, to contend with the diverse and distinct cultures of 'The Continent.' * American Literature *
Dr. Grayson's masterpiece of criticism is powerful and lyrically beautiful. Symbolizing the Past compels us to assume greater individual social responsibility and to work toward human transcendence. -- Leonard A. Slade, Jr., Prof. of Africana Studies & English, SUNY Albany
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Images Past/Signs Transformed Chapter 4 History, Memory, & the African American Oral Tradition Chapter 5 Asante Icons in Sankofa Chapter 6 Orisha & Codes in Daughters of the Dust Chapter 7 Mirroring Narrative/Reflecting Past: Eve's Bayou, Tradition, Preservation Chapter 8 Looking Back with Scholarly Eyes Chapter 9 Conclusion
