# Fiction of Paule Marshall, Vol. 1

By **Dorothy Hamer Denniston**

- ISBN-13: 9780870498381
- Publisher: University of Tennessee Press
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 216
- Published: 19 Dec 1995
- Language: en
- Price: £27.95 (new)
- Categories: Literary collections, American

## About this book

Fiction of Paule Marshall, Volume 1, provides a scholarly examination of the profound literary contributions made by Paule Marshall. This academic literary collection explores the intricate intersections of gender, culture, and identity within Marshall's celebrated body of work. Through a detailed analysis of key texts such as Brown Girl, Brownstones and Praisesong for the Widow, Dorothy Hamer Denniston investigates the African cultural base and the complexities of the diasporan experience.

This American literary study examines how Marshall challenges social norms and constructs diverse subjectivities. The text offers critical insights into the maturation of consciousness and the political liberation found within her short stories and novels. By analyzing themes of female identity and cultural expansion, Fiction of Paule Marshall, Volume 1, serves as a vital resource for scholars of American literature and gender studies. This volume provides a comprehensive look at the transformative power of Marshall's storytelling.

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