Contemporary African American Theater: Afrocentricity in the Works of Larry Neal

Description: Contemporary African American Theater by Nilgun Anadolu-Okur Explores the heart of the dramatic imagination of the Black Arts Movement during the Civil Rights and Black Power era. Analyzes the works of three pioneering dramatists, revealing the roots of an Afrocentric approach to theater, and introduces a new methodology for exploring Afrocentrism that is pa FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Black Arts Movement was sparked by the Civil Rights movement and the urge to produce and revitalize functional, realistic, and holistic symbols to express African American creativity. When Larry Neal began his quest for a new dramatic form to epitomize African American self-determination he laid the foundation upon which his friends and compatriots-Amiri Baraka and Charles Fuller-would build. Expressing their individual protests through their writings, these artists soon united in their attack against Eurocentrism, which traditionally minimized or neglected the roles played by Africans and African Americans on the world stage. Their writings signaled a radical change in the form and content of African American writing, particularly drama.In this insightful examination of African American cultural history, the author explores the heart of the dramatic imagination of African Americans during the turbulent years of the Civil Rights and Black Power movements. The analysis of the works of these three important dramatists reveals the roots of an Afrocentric approach to the theater, and introduces a new methodology for exploring Afrocentrism that is particularly suited to classes in African American drama and literature.? Author Biography Nilgun Anadolu-Okur Table of Contents Chapter 1 The Critical Tradition in Drama; Chapter 2 Larry Neal; Chapter 3 Amiri Baraka; Chapter 4 Charles Fuller; Conclusion Selected Bibliography; Index; Review "An important and essential, in-depth examination of Afro-American cultural history." -- Internet Bookwatch Details ISBN0815328729 Author Nilgun Anadolu-Okur Pages 236 Series Studies in African American History and Culture Language English ISBN-10 0815328729 ISBN-13 9780815328728 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 1997 Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Short Title CONTEMP AFRICAN AMER THEATER Subtitle Afrocentricity in the Works of Larry Neal, Amiri Baraka, and Charles Fuller Birth 1956 DOI 10.1604/9780815328728 AU Release Date 1997-06-01 NZ Release Date 1997-06-01 US Release Date 1997-06-01 UK Release Date 1997-06-01 Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc Publication Date 1997-06-01 Alternative 9780415883245 DEWEY 812.5409896073 Audience Undergraduate Imprint Routledge Place of Publication New York We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134446005;

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