Examines the tradition of self-consciousness in African American literature. The book points to the shortcomings of theories of metafiction founded on studies of Anglo-American literature. It analyzes and evaluates these theories, providing a model for the evaluation of other Eurocentric theories.
- ISBN13 9780877455608
- Publish Date 1 January 1997
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 30 June 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint University of Iowa Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 194
- Language English