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The Dark Delight of Being Strange

Black Stories of Freedom

By: James B. Haile III

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The Dark Delight of Being Strange

Black Stories of Freedom

By: James B. Haile III

An ambitious genre-crossing exploration of Black speculative imagination, The Dark Delight of Being Strange combines fiction, historical accounts, and philosophical prose to unveil the extraordinary and the surreal in everyday Black life. In a series of stories and essays, James B. Haile, III, traces how Black speculative fiction responds to enslavement, racism, colonialism, and capitalism and how it reveals a life beyond social and political alienation. He reenvisions Black technologies of freedom through Henry Box Brown’s famed escape from slavery in a wooden crate, fashions an anticolonial “hollow earth theory” from the works of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne, and considers the octopus and its ability to camouflage itself as a model for Black survival strategies, among others. Looking at Black life through the lens of speculative fiction, this book transports readers to alternative worlds and spaces while remaining squarely rooted in present-day struggles. In so doing, it rethinks historical and contemporary Black experiences as well as figures such as Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, W. E. B. Du Bois, Henry Dumas, and Toni Morrison. Offering new ways to grasp the meanings and implications of Black freedom, The Dark Delight of Being Strange invites us to reimagine history and memory, time and space, our identities and ourselves.

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Columbia University Press

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0231561210

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The Buck, the Black, and the Existential Hero

Refiguring the Black Male Literary Canon, 1850 to Present

By: James B. Haile

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The Buck, the Black, and the Existential Hero

Refiguring the Black Male Literary Canon, 1850 to Present

By: James B. Haile

Outstanding Academic Title, CHOICE The Buck, the Black, and the Existential Hero: Refiguring the Black Male Literary Canon, 1850 to Present combines philosophy, literary theory, and jazz studies with Africana studies to develop a theory of the black male literary imagination. In doing so, it seeks to answer fundamental aesthetic and existential questions: How does the experience of being black and male in the modern West affect the telling of a narrative, the shape or structure of a novel, the development of characters and plot lines, and the nature of criticism itself? James B. Haile argues that, since black male identity is largely fluid and open to interpretation, reinterpretation, and misinterpretation, the literature of black men has developed flexibility and improvisation, termed the “jazz of life.” Our reading of this literature requires the same kind of flexibility and improvisation to understand what is being said and why, as well as what is not being said and why. Finally, the book attempts to offer this new reading experience by placing texts by well-known authors, such as Frederick Douglass, Ralph Ellison, and Colson Whitehead, in conversation with texts by those who are less well known and those who have, for the most part, been forgotten, in particular, Cecil Brown. Doing so challenges the reader to visit and revisit these novels with a new perspective about the social, political, historical, and psychic realities of black men.

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350

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Northwestern University Press

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0810141671

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9780810141674

Introduction to Eritrea

By: Gilad James, PhD

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Introduction to Eritrea

By: Gilad James, PhD

Eritrea is a northeast African country shares its borders with Sudan to the west, Ethiopia to the south, and Djibouti to the southeast. It also has a coastline along the Red Sea. The country has a population of over 5 million and its capital is Asmara. The official language of Eritrea is Tigrinya, but Arabic and English are also widely spoken. The country is known for its history of colonization and struggle for independence, as well as its diverse ethnic groups and unique culture. Eritrea has a developing economy, with agriculture and mining being the main sectors. Its government is a presidential republic with a single-party system. Eritrea has a long and complex history, with colonization beginning with Italy in the late 1800s. The country was later occupied by Britain after World War II and then annexed by Ethiopia in 1962. Eritrea gained its independence in 1993 after a 30-year war for independence from Ethiopia. Since then, the country has faced various challenges, including ongoing border disputes with Ethiopia and criticism for its lack of political freedoms and human rights abuses. However, the country has also made progress in areas such as healthcare and education. Despite economic and political challenges, Eritrea remains a resilient and culturally diverse nation.

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105

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Gilad James Mystery School

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9897428895

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9789897428890

Introduction to Kenya

By: Gilad James, PhD

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Introduction to Kenya

By: Gilad James, PhD

Kenya is a country located in East Africa and bordered by Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Somalia. It has a population of approximately 53 million people, with the economy largely based on agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing. The capital city is Nairobi, which is also a major commercial hub in the region. Kenya has a rich cultural heritage, with over 40 distinct ethnic groups, each with their own traditions and languages. The country is also known for its diverse wildlife and scenic landscapes, including the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, home to the Great Wildebeest Migration. Despite its many challenges, including poverty, corruption, and political instability, Kenya has made significant strides in recent years, including the creation of a new constitution in 2010 and a growing economy.

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100

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Gilad James Mystery School

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7492742428

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9787492742427

Introduction to Ethiopia

By: Gilad James, PhD

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Introduction to Ethiopia

By: Gilad James, PhD

Ethiopia is an African country situated in the Horn of Africa. It is bordered by Eritrea to the north, Somalia to the east, Kenya to the south, Sudan to the west, and South Sudan to the southwest. The country covers an area of approximately 1.1 million square kilometres, making it the 27th largest country in the world. Ethiopia has a total population of around 114 million people, making it the second-most populous country in Africa after Nigeria. Ethiopia is known for its rich history and cultural diversity. The country has a long history dating back to ancient times, with evidence of early human settlement dating back over 3 million years. Ethiopia has over 80 ethnic groups, each with its own unique culture and traditions. The country also has a diverse ecosystem, with highlands, lowlands, and deserts all present within its borders. Despite its challenges, including widespread poverty and political instability, Ethiopia is a country full of potential, with a young and rapidly growing population and abundant natural resources.

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The Buck, the Black, and the Existential Hero

Refiguring the Black Male Literary Canon, 1850 to Present

By: James B. Haile

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Refiguring the Black Male Literary Canon, 1850 to Present

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The Dark Delight of Being Strange

Black Stories of Freedom

By: HAILE, III (JAMES B.),James B Haile III

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The Dark Delight of Being Strange

Black Stories of Freedom

By: HAILE, III (JAMES B.),James B Haile III

An ambitious genre-crossing exploration of Black speculative imagination, The Dark Delight of Being Strange combines fiction, historical accounts, and philosophical prose to unveil the extraordinary and the surreal in everyday Black life. In a series of stories and essays, James B. Haile, III, traces how Black speculative fiction responds to enslavement, racism, colonialism, and capitalism and how it reveals a life beyond social and political alienation. He reenvisions Black technologies of freedom through Henry Box Brown's famed escape from slavery in a wooden crate, fashions an anticolonial "hollow earth theory" from the works of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne, and considers the octopus and its ability to camouflage itself as a model for Black survival strategies, among others. Looking at Black life through the lens of speculative fiction, this book transports readers to alternative worlds and spaces while remaining squarely rooted in present-day struggles. In so doing, it rethinks historical and contemporary Black experiences as well as figures such as Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, W. E. B. Du Bois, Henry Dumas, and Toni Morrison. Offering new ways to grasp the meanings and implications of Black freedom, The Dark Delight of Being Strange invites us to reimagine history and memory, time and space, our identities and ourselves.

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The Dark Delight of Being Strange

The Dark Delight of Being Strange

The Buck, the Black, and the Existential Hero

The Buck, the Black, and the Existential Hero

Introduction to Eritrea

Introduction to Eritrea

Introduction to Kenya

Introduction to Kenya

Introduction to Ethiopia

Introduction to Ethiopia

The Buck, the Black, and the Existential Hero

The Buck, the Black, and the Existential Hero

The Dark Delight of Being Strange

The Dark Delight of Being Strange

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