Masks of Difference: Cultural Representations in Literature, Anthropology and ArtDavid Richards examines historical anthropological discourse--specifically writings about and depictions of "savage" peoples by conquering races--as a form of textual practice. Masks of Difference provides detailed readings of individual representations, both artistic and literary, of colonization, including Florida (1564-90) and Scotland (1814), together with extended surveys. What emerges is a composite picture of anthropological representation as a textual genre in its own right, embracing literature, literary theory and colonial/postcolonial studies. |
Contents
Florida 156491 | 37 |
Surinam 16631777 | 69 |
Scotland 1814 | 109 |
Third eyeevil eye | 219 |
Different masks | 258 |
Masks of difference | 288 |
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Masks of Difference: Cultural Representations in Literature, Anthropology ... David Richards No preview available - 1994 |
Masks of Difference: Cultural Representations in Literature, Anthropology ... David Richards No preview available - 1995 |
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