{"product_id":"black-feminism-and-traumatic-legacies-in-contemporary-african-american-literature-9781666921380","title":"Black Feminism and Traumatic Legacies in Contemporary African American Literature","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eBlack Feminism and Traumatic Legacies in Contemporary African American Literature explores the significance of trauma and traumatic experiences from slavery through an analysis of select African American novels. It argues that healing is not a linear process, but rather about reclaiming oneself in the aftermath of such experiences. An intersectional approach facilitated by Black Feminist Studies is essential for uplifting the traumatic experiences of African Americans, particularly women, and addressing their specific histories. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 158 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 January 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lexington Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack Feminism and Traumatic Legacies in Contemporary African American Literature delves into a comprehensive analysis of a selection of African American novels, employing trauma studies and Black Feminist Studies to unravel the profound significance of trauma and traumatic experiences that originate from slavery. Through the lens of the crooked room theory introduced in Melissa Harris-Perry's Sister Citizen (2011), the author contends that the enduring legacy of slavery manifests as the \"crooked room,\" a challenging terrain that African Americans, particularly Black women, are compelled to traverse in their quest for healing. Similar to the complexities of trauma, the process of healing is nonlinear, emphasizing the importance of reclaiming one's self in the aftermath of distressing experiences. A multifaceted approach, facilitated by Black Feminist Studies, becomes crucial in elevating the traumatic experiences of African Americans, particularly women, while also honoring their distinct histories. While slavery may be relegated to the periphery of public consciousness due to individuals who find it uncomfortable to confront the profound trauma inflicted upon the Black community, African American literature remains steadfast in its exploration of past and present traumas that pervade the Black community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 152 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781666921380\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apryl Lewis","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44102210814202,"sku":"9781666921380","price":76.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1674225360442_book.jpg?v=1674646251","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/black-feminism-and-traumatic-legacies-in-contemporary-african-american-literature-9781666921380","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}