Frances E. W. Harper : a call to conscience / Utz McKnight.

Author/creator McKnight, Utz Lars author.
Format Book
PublicationCambridge, UK ; Medford, PA : Polity Press, 2021.
Descriptionxiii, 301 pages ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins, 1825-1911--Criticism and interpretation.
Harper, Frances Ellen Watkins, 1825-1911--Political and social views.
Social change in literature.
African Americans in literature.
Politics and literature--United States. --History. --19th century.
Antislavery movements--United States. --History. --19th century.

SeriesBlack lives
Contents Frances Harper's poetic journey -- Iola Leroy: Social equality -- Trial and triumph: The public demand for equality -- Sowing and reaping: Personal solutions and conviction -- Minnie's Sacrifice and the poetic license -- Conclusion: Of poems and politics.
Abstract "The first full account of a leading 19th century female writer and anti-slavery activist"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Issued in other formOnline version: McKnight, Utz. Frances E.W Harper. Cambridge, UK : Polity Press, 2020 9781509535552
Genre/formCriticism, interpretation, etc.
Genre/formHistory.
LCCN 2020015772
ISBN9781509535538 hardback
ISBN1509535535 hardback
ISBN9781509535545 paperback
ISBN1509535543 paperback
ISBN(epub)

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Joyner General Stacks PS1799 .H7 Z73 2021 ✔ Available Place Hold