The essay illustrates the ways in which the incorporation of authentic excerpts from Mary Seacole’s autobiography in Bernardine Evaristo’s novel Soul Tourists acquires a significant cultural value within the novel’s representational strategies. The essay also explores the extent to which Seacole — together with her work — can be thought of as a litmus paper in the context of Britain’s self–representation and strategies of identity delineation.
Gendusa, E.M.E. (2017). Re-reading Mary Seacole’s Wonderful Adventures through Bernardine Evaristo’s Soul Tourists. In R. Ciocca, A. Lamarra, & M. Laudando (a cura di), Transnational Subjects. Cultural and Literary Encounters (pp. 121-129). Napoli : Liguori.
Data di pubblicazione: | 2017 |
Titolo: | Re-reading Mary Seacole’s Wonderful Adventures through Bernardine Evaristo’s Soul Tourists |
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Citazione: | Gendusa, E.M.E. (2017). Re-reading Mary Seacole’s Wonderful Adventures through Bernardine Evaristo’s Soul Tourists. In R. Ciocca, A. Lamarra, & M. Laudando (a cura di), Transnational Subjects. Cultural and Literary Encounters (pp. 121-129). Napoli : Liguori. |
Abstract: | The essay illustrates the ways in which the incorporation of authentic excerpts from Mary Seacole’s autobiography in Bernardine Evaristo’s novel Soul Tourists acquires a significant cultural value within the novel’s representational strategies. The essay also explores the extent to which Seacole — together with her work — can be thought of as a litmus paper in the context of Britain’s self–representation and strategies of identity delineation. |
Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: | Settore L-LIN/10 - Letteratura Inglese |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 2.01 Capitolo o Saggio |
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