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The Antilles: Fragments of Epic Memory.
- Source :
- New Republic; 12/28/92, Vol. 207 Issue 27, p26-32, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 1992
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Abstract
- Presents the author's evaluatory description about the history and evolutionary literary style, based on epic literature. Experiences during the author's visit to India and seeing "Ramleela," the epic dramatization of the Hindu epic "Ramayana"; Evaluation of the cultural traditions associated with performing epic drama; Felicity of epical customs; Discussion of the Antillean art and culture; Features of poetry as a method of self-discovery; Fragmented languages and cultural influences on literature; Evaluation of the Antillean art as the restoration of shattered histories.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00286583
- Volume :
- 207
- Issue :
- 27
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- New Republic
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 12030683