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Specters of conquest : Indigenous absence in transatlantic literatures /

This book intervenes in transatlantic and hemispheric studies by positing 'America' not as a particular country or continent but a foundational narrative, in which conquerors arrive at a shore intent on overwriting local versions of humanity, culture, and landscape with inscriptions of the...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Lifshey, Adam
Autor Corporativo: American Literatures Initiative
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Fordham University Press, 2010.
Edición:1st ed.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:This book intervenes in transatlantic and hemispheric studies by positing 'America' not as a particular country or continent but a foundational narrative, in which conquerors arrive at a shore intent on overwriting local versions of humanity, culture, and landscape with inscriptions of their own design.
Notas:"American literatures initiative"--Title page verso
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xi, 182 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 166-171) and index.
ISBN:9780823232406
0823232409
9780823238279
082323827X
9780823241187
0823241181
9780823249060
0823249069