{"product_id":"symbolizing-the-past-reading-sankofa-daughters-of-the-dust-and-eves-bayou-as-histories-by-sandra-m-grayson-published-july-2000-9780761817277","title":"Symbolizing the Past Reading Sankofa Daughters of","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReading Sankofa, Daughters of the Dust, \u0026amp; Eve's Bayou as Histories\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSymbolizing the Past is a major contribution to a better understanding of our past and future. -- James Jennings, Prof. \u0026amp; Senior Fellow, University of Massachusetts Boston\u003cbr\u003eGrayson'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 *\u003cbr\u003eDr. 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 \u0026amp; English, SUNY Albany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Images Past\/Signs Transformed Chapter 4 History, Memory, \u0026amp; the African American Oral Tradition Chapter 5 Asante Icons in Sankofa Chapter 6 Orisha \u0026amp; 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","brand":"University Press of America","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51037760586071,"sku":"9780761817277","price":42.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780761817277.jpg?v=1750937186","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/symbolizing-the-past-reading-sankofa-daughters-of-the-dust-and-eves-bayou-as-histories-by-sandra-m-grayson-published-july-2000-9780761817277","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}