The Trickster Figure in American Literature

Morgan, Winifred

This book analyzes and offers fresh insights into the trickster tradition including African American, American Indian, Euro-American, Asian American, and Latino/a stories, Morgan examines the oral roots of each racial/ethnic group to reveal how each group's history, frustrations, and aspirations have molded the tradition in contemporary literature.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2015-12-10

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349466153

DOI: 10.1057/9781137344724

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 256