Human contradictions in Octavia E. Butler's work /

Human Contradictions in Octavia Butler's Work continues the critical discussions of Butler's work by offering a variety of theoretical perspectives and approaches to Butler's text. This collection contains original essays that engage Butler's series (Seed to Harvest, Xenogenesis,...

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Other Authors: Japtok, Martin (Editor), Jenkins, Rafiki, 1967- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Palgrave Macmillan, [2020]
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Summary:Human Contradictions in Octavia Butler's Work continues the critical discussions of Butler's work by offering a variety of theoretical perspectives and approaches to Butler's text. This collection contains original essays that engage Butler's series (Seed to Harvest, Xenogenesis, Parables), her stand-alone novels (Kindred and Fledgling) and her short stories. The essays explore new facets of Butler's work and its relevance to philosophy, sociology, anthropology, psychology, cultural studies, ethnic studies, womens studies, religious studies, American studies and American history. The volume establishes new ways of reading this seminal figure in African American literature, science fiction, feminism and popular culture.
Physical Description:ix, 252 pages ; 22 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:3030466248
9783030466244