Thomas Dixon Jr. and the Birth of Modern America /

"A sweeping yet rigorous analysis of Dixon and his work. The collection approaches the southern intellectual through multiple methodologies--from literary theory and film studies to social history and religious studies. We get an exhaustive yet diverse perspective on Dixon's influence and...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Hall, Randal L., 1971-, Gillespie, Michele
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Baton Rouge : Louisiana State University Press, 2006.
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Temas:
Dixon, Thomas, > Jr., > 1864-1946
Dixon, Thomas, > Jr., > 1864-1946 > Knowledge.
Dixon, Thomas, > Jr., > 1864-1946 > Criticism and interpretation.
Relations raciales dans la litterature.
Racisme au cinema.
Racisme dans la litterature.
Race dans la litterature.
Racism in motion pictures.
Racism in literature.
Race relations in literature.
Race in literature.
National characteristics, American, in literature.
LITERARY CRITICISM > American > General.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Electronic books.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:"A sweeping yet rigorous analysis of Dixon and his work. The collection approaches the southern intellectual through multiple methodologies--from literary theory and film studies to social history and religious studies. We get an exhaustive yet diverse perspective on Dixon's influence and legacy."--Journal of American HistoryThomas Dixon Jr. (1864-1946), best remembered today as the author of the racist novels that served as the basis for D.W. Griffith's controversial 1915 classic film The Birth of a Nation, also enjoyed great renown in his lifetime as a minister, lecturer, lawyer, and actor. A.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (240 pages): illustrations
ISBN:9780807136638

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