Something akin to freedom : the choice of bondage in narratives by African American women

Something akin to freedom : the choice of bondage in narratives by African American women / Stephanie Li.

Examines why African American women would choose conditions of bondage over individual freedom.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Li, Stephanie, 1977-
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Albany : State University of New York Press, ©2010.
Subjects:	American literature > African American authors > History and criticism. American literature > Women authors > History and criticism. Slave narratives > United States > History and criticism. African American women in literature. Slavery in literature. LITERARY CRITICISM > American > General. African American women in literature American literature > African American authors American literature > Women authors Slave narratives Slavery in literature United States Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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