What Function Do the Recipes Play in Shange’s Text? How, Textually, Do They Work? Why Might Shange Include Them?
The issue of slavery and its effects on indigenous culture attracted significant attention in the 1970s and 80s. Unlike in the modern era, where people can openly discuss slavery, the issue’s sensitivity often compelled authors to devise creative approaches to the issue intentionally to avoid criticism and potential backlash from people with diverse opinions. In ... Read More
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