This work investigates the intersections of history; literature; race; religion; decolonization; and freedom that led to the founding of the postcolonial state of Haiti in 1804. Particular attention is given to the place of religion in the Haitian Revolution; as well as to the interpretation and representation of this singular event in the work of Frederick Douglass and Langston Hughes. The book also examines the multiple legacies and the problems of Enlightenment modernity; imperial colonialism; Western racism; and hegemony; and thus; studies their complex relationships with the institutions of slavery; religion; and Black freedom. Topics range from Makandal's postcolonial religious imagination to Boukman's liberation theology to Langston Hughes' discussion of the role of prophetic religion in the Haitian Revolution; and finally; the book compares Du Bois's theory of double consciousness with Fanon's theory of decolonization and revolutionary humanism.AwardsHaitian Modernity and Liberative Interruptions: Discourse on Race; Religion; and Freedomreceived Honorable Mention at The Pan African International 2014 Book Awards.
#423109 in Books Prima Lifestyles 1999-01-27 1999-01-27Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.90 x 1.30 x 5.80l; 1.40 #File Name: 0761514376400 pages
Review
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I did like this book but the early jockeys had only first ...By Eleanor BurkeI did like this book but the early jockeys had only first names so a bit difficult to keep them straight. But an important story in American sports that should be more widely known.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. WonderfulBy E. MitchellThis book has been used in my research product. I love it. This has inspired me greatly. The jockeys were amazing men.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. MarvelousBy Richard P.M.Bowden IIExcellently written; supremely informative !!!!!!
