Chapter 25. Latino/a Literature and the African Diaspora
- Gene Andrew Jarrett Associate Professor of English former Acting Director
Published Online: 30 MAR 2010
DOI: 10.1002/9781444323474.ch25
Copyright © 2010 Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Book Title
A Companion to African American Literature
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How to Cite
Delgadillo, T. (2010) Latino/a Literature and the African Diaspora, in A Companion to African American Literature (ed G. A. Jarrett), Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9781444323474.ch25
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Boston University, England
Publication History
- Published Online: 30 MAR 2010
- Published Print: 9 APR 2010
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ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405188623
Online ISBN: 9781444323474
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- Latino/a Literature and the African diaspora;
- research on African diaspora of the Americas - devoted to the history, cultures, arts, and experiences of diasporan descendants;
- Latinidad - Puerto Rican text receiving widespread attention;
- Píntame angelitos negros - poem by Venezuelan poet André s Eloy Blanco;
- black woman lamenting over the death of her baby - critique of racial discrimination and Eurocentrism;
- Imitation of Life, Angelitos Negros - films depicting blackness as a misfortune;
- Willie Colón - widely recognized salsa musician
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Is a Latino/a African American?
Black Angels in Latin American and Latino/a Cultural Productions: The Depth of Diasporan Practice and Identity
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