African American Jeremiad REV: Appeals for Justice in America

ISBN-13: 9781592134151 / Angielski / Miękka / 2005 / 288 str.

David Howard-Pitney

Opis

Begun by Puritans, the American jeremiad, a rhetoric that expresses indignation and urges social change, has produced passionate essays and speeches throughout the nation's history. This edition shows that the African American jeremiad is a vibrant tradition, serving as a barometer of faith in America's perfectibility and hope for social justice.