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Writing Black Britain 1948-1998 : An Interdisciplinary Anthology by James Proctor β€” book cover

Writing Black Britain 1948-1998 : An Interdisciplinary Anthology

by James Proctor
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Overview

The first anthology of its kind, this timely collection brings together a diverse range of black British literatures, essays and documents from across the post-war period within a single volume. Spanning half a century, this rich archive of representations includes South Asian, African and Caribbean cultural production by both leading and lesser-known artists, critics and commentators.

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The first anthology of its kind, this timely collection brings together a diverse range of black British literatures, essays and documents from across the post-war period within a single volume. Spanning half a century, this rich archive of representations includes South Asian, African and Caribbean cultural production by both leading and lesser-known artists, critics and commentators.

About the Author, James Proctor

James Proctor is Lecturer in English Studies at the University of Birmingham.

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This unique anthology encompasses Black British literatures (poems, stories, essays and documents) by well- and lesser-known African, Caribbean, and South Asian authors. The 79 selections, divided into three time periods, are introduced by Procter (English studies, U. of Stirling). Includes a chronology of key moments, movements, and publications. Distributed in the US by Palgrave. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Book Details

Published
July 6, 2000
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Pages
368
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780719053818

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