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A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance

The author uses A Little Devil in America to investigate notes in Praise of Black Performance through a carefully framed historical account. By tracing causes alongside consequences, the narrative gives readers both a grounded account and a route into the connected fields of history and literary criticism. Throughout, the author balances an accessible narrative with the complexity needed to understand motives, constraints, and disputed interpretations. The book ultimately clarifies what made these developments possible, who experienced their effects, and why the story remains significant.

Publisher: Random House
Publication date: 2021
Format: Print edition
Pages: 320
ISBN: 9781984801197

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History: United States – General Literary Criticism: American – African American Music: History & Criticism – General Performing Arts: General (Performing Arts)Science: Philosophy & Social Aspects Social Science: Ethnic Studies – African American Studies

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