A little devil in America :
Author
Format:
Books
Physical Description
300 pages ; 20 cm.
Production / Publication Information
New York : Random House, 2022.
Summary
"I was a devil in other countries, and I was a little devil in America, too." Inspired by these few words, spoken by Josephin Baker at the 1963 March on Washington, Hanif Abdurraqib has written a profound reflection on how Black performance is inextricably woven into the fabric of American culture.
Call Number
791.089 ABD
Publication Date
2022
Language
English
ISBN
9781984801203
A little devil in America :
Author
Format:
Books
Physical Description
xii, 300 pages ; 22 cm
Edition
First edition.
Production / Publication Information
New York : Random House, [2021]
Summary
"A Little Devil in America is an urgent project that unravels all modes and methods of black performance, in this moment when black performers are coming to terms with their value, reception, and immense impact on America. With sharp insight, humor, and heart, Abdurraqib examines how black performance happens in specific moments in time and space--midcentury Paris, the moon, or a cramped living room in Columbus, Ohio. At the outset of this project, Abdurraqib became fascinated with clips of black minstrel entertainers like William Henry Lane, better known as Master Juba. Knowing there was something more complicated and deep-seated in the history and legacy of minstrelsy, Abdurraqib uncovered questions and tensions that help to reveal how black performance pervades all areas of American society. Abdurraqib's prose is entrancing and fluid as he leads us along the links in his remarkable trains of thought. A Little Devil in America considers, critques, and praises performance in music, sports, writing, comedy, grief, games, and love"--
Call Number
791.089 ABD
Publication Date
2021
Language
English
ISBN
9781984801197
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